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The Carter conundrum

StarTribune.com The former Viking looks like a slam dunk for the Hall of Fame, but so do a bunch of other receivers.
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New Vikings stadium work could be done on nearby lot as games continue at Dome, officials say

TwinCities.com (Wire and staff reports.) — Vikings games could continue to be played at the Metrodome as construction of a new stadium begins on a nearby parking lot.
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Flanked by union workers, Rybak pleads for Vikings stadium

StarTribune.com Council vote called crucial to jobs. Members not hopping on board.
  • New: 8 hr 45 min ago

Vikings and the Hall of Fame by the numbers, with Bob Sansevere

TwinCities.com (Pioneer Press) — NUMBERS 5-- Players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame from the Purple People Eaters era who spent the majority of their NFL careers with the
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Ex-Vikings coach Bud Grant: Today's coaches 'lose sight of human element'

TwinCities.com (Bob Sansevere bsansevere@pioneerpress.com) — Bud Grant coached three of the Minnesota Vikings' four defensive linemen with Pro Football Hall of Fame on their resume - Alan Page, Carl Eller and newly elected Chris Doleman. He did not coach...
  • New: 11 hr 6 min ago

Minnesota Vikings should attempt to sign Peyton Manning

TwinCities.com (Bob Sansevere bsansevere@pioneerpress.com) — Itemizing a few things ... Item: Peyton Manning is likely to be released by the Indianapolis Colts, making him available to sign with another
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Minneapolis rallies support for new Vikings stadium

StarTribune.com Leaders with the city, labor and business communities said that a new Vikings stadium would employ thousands of idle Minneapolis construction workers.
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Vikings' George Paton gets 2nd interview for St. Louis Rams GM job

TwinCities.com (Jeremy Fowler jfowler@pioneerpress.com) — Minnesota Vikings director of player personnel George Paton will have a second interview for the St. Louis Rams general manager job, as early as today, according to a person close to the situation.
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New Vikings stadium: Work can begin on nearby lot as games continue at Metrodome

TwinCities.com (Associated Press) — Planners hope to prolong the use of the Metrodome by configuring much of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium on a neaby parking lot.
  • 14 hr 48 min ago

Apologies from NFL, NBC after M.I.A. flips bird

TwinCities.com (David Bauder Associated Press) — British hip-hop artist M.I.A.'s obscene gesture in the Super Bowl halftime show is prompting apologies from NBC and the NFL. But it isn't immediately registering as a moment that viewers latched...
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Vikings open at 75-1 odds to win Super Bowl XLVII

StarTribune.com Packers are the favorite at 6-1. The Super Bowl champion Giants? 15-1.
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Babies, celebrities, sex don't offer much new in Super Bowl ads

StarTribune.com While spending millions upon millions, advertisers played it safe.
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Rybak: Workforce agreements in place for new Vikings stadium

StarTribune.com The Minneapolis mayor, hoping to spur momentum for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis, is expected to announce workforce agreements Monday with labor and business leaders
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Eli Manning's latest fourth-quarter heroics add up to Super Bowl victory

TwinCities.com (Barry Wilner Associated Press) — INDIANAPOLIS - Take that, Brady. You too, Peyton.
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M.I.A.'s halftime surprise at Super Bowl: her middle finger

TwinCities.com (Associated Press) — Madonna positioned herself as the queen of a new generation of pop stars at the Super Bowl halftime show - complete with throne - but didn't have complete control of her show.
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Giants' late push secures 4th title

StarTribune.com In another suspense-filled classic, the Giants captured Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday thanks to the poise of indisputably elite quarterback Eli Manning, the body control of receiver Mario Manningham...
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Roger Goodell vague on having a new NFL team in Los Angeles

StarTribune.com Commissioner Roger Goodell shared his thoughts on several key issues facing the NFL right now, including the possibility of soon having a team in L.A. again.
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Hartman: Doleman's switch made him stand out

StarTribune.com Former Vikings coach Bud Grant said the new Hall of Famer's move to defensive end was ideal for his skills.
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Doleman elected to NFL Hall of Fame

StarTribune.com Running back Curtis Martin heads the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2012. Willie Roaf and Chris Doleman were also elected, as were Dermontti Dawson, Cortez Kennedy and Jack Butler.
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Blog Articles

Picking games

StarTribune.com (Jim Souhan) — A lot of it is dumb luck, and not always good dumb luck
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Vikings open at 75-1 odds to win Super Bowl XLVII

StarTribune.com (Mark Craig) — Packers are the favorite at 6-1. The Super Bowl champion Giants? 15-1.
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Roger Goodell vague on having a new NFL team in Los Angeles

StarTribune.com (Dan Wiederer) — Commissioner Roger Goodell shared his thoughts on several key issues facing the NFL right now, including the possibility of soon having a team in L.A. again.
  • 1 day 19 hr ago
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Villaume: The Silence of the Lambs

StarTribune.com (Louis Villaume) — All is quiet on the Vikings' front. The only talk is of locations for a new stadium. Meanwhile, two powerhouses square off in the 2012 Super Bowl.
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More Birk thoughts

StarTribune.com (Jim Souhan) — From my conversation with Matt earlier this week
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Suggs beats out Jared Allen for NFL Defensive Player of the Year

StarTribune.com (Mark Craig) — Vikings defensive end falls short despite 22 sacks.
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Doleman is chosen for Pro Football Hall of Fame

StarTribune.com (Mark Craig) — Former Vikings defensive end is one of six to be selected.
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Chris Doleman elected to Hall of Fame, Cris Carter denied again

StarTribune.com (Dan Wiederer) — Two former Vikings stars saw their Hall of Fame dreams twist in different ways Saturday after the Pro Football Hall of Fame's annual selection meeting.
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Weekly LPR, plus Maturi thoughts

StarTribune.com (Jim Souhan) — Heading into Super Bowl weekend
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Roger Goodell announces NFL plans for more Thursday night games

StarTribune.com (Dan Wiederer) — The league commissioner announced today an expansion of the NFL Network's game coverage, which means more football on Thursday nights.
  • 3 days ago
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Is the talk of an 18-game NFL season resurfacing?

StarTribune.com (Dan Wiederer) — Want more football? The push to add two more regular season games to the NFL slate may never go away. But the NFLPA still wants to put health and safety first.
  • 4 days ago
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Can Vikings find No. 1 receiver in free agency?

StarTribune.com (Mark Craig) — A number of big-name wideouts could be available come March 13.
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Peterson considered changing number -- until he found out the cost

StarTribune.com (Mark Craig) — According to All-Day's tweets, he's backing off because it would cost him too much to make the switch.
  • 5 days ago
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Tired?

StarTribune.com (Jim Souhan) — Really?
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Tuesday's Super Bowl XLVI snapshots

StarTribune.com (Dan Wiederer) — Dan Wiederer provides a quick hit look at what's happening in Indianapolis as the Giants and Patriots prepare for Sunday's showdown.
  • 6 days ago
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Beasley at the 2? Or at the 6?

StarTribune.com (Jim Souhan) — Maybe Michael Beasley, a gifted shooter and driver who also can be a gifted passer when he wants to be, is the Wolves' solution at shooting guard.
  • 6 days ago
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Giants lineman has connection to Favre's feet

StarTribune.com (Mark Craig) — As a rookie in Green Bay, one of Tollefson's jobs was to break in the future Hall of Famer's shoes.
  • 6 days ago
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Vikings add CFL linebacker Solomon

StarTribune.com (Mark Craig) — Elimimian Solomon voted league's `hardest hitter' in player poll following 2011 season. His most likely spot with the Vikings is on their special teams.
  • 6 days ago
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Rams interview Vikings executive Paton

StarTribune.com (Mark Craig) — Director of Player Personnel Paton on list of GM candidates in St. Louis.
  • 7 days ago
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Wolves-Lakers...and we actually care

StarTribune.com (Jim Souhan) — Lakers have won last 15 in this matchup
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