wpr
  • wpr
  • Preferred Member Topic Starter
13 years ago
New Stadium deal 

If true VR and Formo won't have to move to LA. Congrats guys.
Personally I thought they should have built on the empty ground in St Paul.


The Minnesota Vikings have reached a preliminary agreement with Minneapolis and the state of Minnesota on a new stadium, according to a report in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

The report, citing multiple sources who spoke Friday on condition of anonymity, said the sides agreed on the division of costs for a $975 million stadium on a site at or near the Metrodome, the Vikings' home since 1982.

Sources told the Star Tribune the city would pay $150 million in construction costs and roughly $180 million in operating costs over the next 30 years, while the state would pay $398 million and the Vikings would pay $427 million.

The sources said other details, including cost overruns, still had to be ironed out, but that an announcement was expected next week.


UserPostedImage
gbguy20
13 years ago
Driving in and out of the dome site is absolutely horrible. I WANT ARDEN HILLS.
BAD EMAIL because the address couldn ot be found, or is unable to receive mail.
Formo
13 years ago

Driving in and out of the dome site is absolutely horrible. I WANT ARDEN HILLS.

Originally Posted by: gbguy20 



I always enjoyed the whole downtown experience of the Dome.. but I'm with you, I've always been in support of the Arden Hills site. The place is a dump, the roads there NEED fixing, and it's a whole lot of space to tailgate. Win-win-win. But this is the MN legislature we are talking about here. More dysfunctional than the Vikings FO by far.

And as far as the 'report' goes... I'll believe it when they actually break ground on the new stadium. The Vikings had preliminary deals in Anoka and Ramsey counties and nothing but hot air came from them. So as of right now, this is just another scarecrow as far as I'm concerned.
UserPostedImage
Thanks to TheViking88 for the sig!!
Wade
  • Wade
  • Veteran Member
13 years ago
Nice to know that Minnesota politicos remain just as big morons as politicians everywhere.


And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)
Formo
13 years ago

Nice to know that Minnesota politicos remain just as big morons as politicians everywhere.

Originally Posted by: Wade 



Bigger, actually. But, please delve into your opinion on such. 🙂
UserPostedImage
Thanks to TheViking88 for the sig!!
zombieslayer
13 years ago
Well, hope it works out. I like the old Packers/Bears/Vikings/Lions division. Don't want to see it change.
My man Donald Driver
UserPostedImage
(thanks to Pack93z for the pic)
2010 will be seen as the beginning of the new Packers dynasty. 🇹🇹 🇲🇲 🇦🇷
Wade
  • Wade
  • Veteran Member
13 years ago

Bigger, actually. But, please delve into your opinion on such. =)

Originally Posted by: Formo 



Over half a billion of public funds, plus an annual subsidy of another 6 million or so.

Bumpety-bumpety-bumpety...that's the sound of more Minnesota roads than ever not getting fixed.


And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)
Formo
13 years ago

Over half a billion of public funds, plus an annual subsidy of another 6 million or so.

Bumpety-bumpety-bumpety...that's the sound of more Minnesota roads than ever not getting fixed.

Originally Posted by: Wade 



Yeah. But to be fair, they haven't outlined WHERE exactly that money is coming from.. I'm hearing A LOT that the public money will either come from a new TC based casino, run by the White Earth tribe on a non-reservation land that will net the state 50% of it's income or from electronic pull tabs. There's also talks about the public sharing in the stadium naming rights, the increased value of the team and Wilf’s surrounding real estate development. Which, according to a St. Paul business consultant, would net the public $2 billion (returning the public money and then some)

Anyway they slice it, there are going to be people pissed off. I agree with you, though, in that the MN politics are morons.
UserPostedImage
Thanks to TheViking88 for the sig!!
Dexter_Sinister
13 years ago
I liked the thought of the Arden Hills ammunition plant. Maybe some old ordinance laying around that will end up under the field.

Ponder goes back to pass BOOOOOM!!!!

Maybe they should try next to the Basilica of St Mary. Having Viking invaders worshipped next to the sacred ground of the catholic church would be historically ironic.

I hear God already hates the Vikings.

I want to go out like my Grandpa did. Peacefully in his sleep.
Not screaming in terror like his passengers.
gbguy20
13 years ago

Yeah. But to be fair, they haven't outlined WHERE exactly that money is coming from.. I'm hearing A LOT that the public money will either come from a new TC based casino, run by the White Earth tribe on a non-reservation land that will net the state 50% of it's income or from electronic pull tabs. There's also talks about the public sharing in the stadium naming rights, the increased value of the team and Wilf’s surrounding real estate development. Which, according to a St. Paul business consultant, would net the public $2 billion (returning the public money and then some)

Anyway they slice it, there are going to be people pissed off. I agree with you, though, in that the MN politics are morons.

Originally Posted by: Formo 



I would love to see your source on this. Last I heard the tribe proposed that idea long ago and were told flat out NO. Bringing that up again really intrigues me.
BAD EMAIL because the address couldn ot be found, or is unable to receive mail.
Fan Shout
Zero2Cool (22h) : Well, not crazy, it makes sense. Crazy I didn't notice/find it earlier
Zero2Cool (22h) : it's crazy how one stored procedure to get data bogged everything down for speed here
dfosterf (22h) : to herd cats or goldfish without a bowl. They reminded me of the annual assembly of our fantasy league
dfosterf (22h) : out on a field trip, outfitting them with little yellow smocks. Most of the little folk were well behaved, but several were like trying
dfosterf (22h) : Yesterday my wife and I spent the afternoon on the waterfront here in Alexandria, Va. A daycare company took about 15 three/four year olds
wpr (23h) : seems faster. yay
dfosterf (23h) : Wife of reason posted on the in/out thread on fleaflicker that both she and vor are in
Zero2Cool (7-Aug) : This page was generated in 0.135 seconds.
Mucky Tundra (7-Aug) : Tbh, I can never tell the difference in speed unless it's completely shitting the bed
Zero2Cool (7-Aug) : Sure does feel like site is more snappy
Zero2Cool (6-Aug) : I thought that was the Lions OL
Mucky Tundra (6-Aug) : Travis Glover placed on IR; seasons over for him
Zero2Cool (6-Aug) : found bad sql in database, maybe site faster now?
dfosterf (5-Aug) : I'm going to call that a good move.
Zero2Cool (4-Aug) : Packers sign CB Corey Ballentine
Zero2Cool (4-Aug) : I'm not sure how to kill the draft order just yet so it's not so confusing.
Mucky Tundra (4-Aug) : *to be able
Mucky Tundra (4-Aug) : and because it's not a dynasty league (which makes a lot more sense to be ability to trade picks)
Mucky Tundra (4-Aug) : Oh I know; I was just exploring and it blew my mind that you could trade picks because of the whole reordering thing
Mucky Tundra (4-Aug) : Zero, I think I preferred my offer: your 1st for my 15th rounder
Zero2Cool (4-Aug) : Keep in mind, we do a draft reorder once all members locked in
Zero2Cool (4-Aug) : You can have my 12th Rd for your 2nd round
Mucky Tundra (4-Aug) : Hey i didn't know we could trade picks in fantasy
Mucky Tundra (3-Aug) : Update: Rock has tried a cheese curd, promises it's not his last
Zero2Cool (3-Aug) : watch it!! lol
Mucky Tundra (3-Aug) : you're right, we never did leave, the site just went down :P
Mucky Tundra (3-Aug) : Rock claims to have never eaten a cheese curd
Zero2Cool (3-Aug) : We did not leave.
Mucky Tundra (3-Aug) : Family Night! WE ARE SO BACK!
Mucky Tundra (2-Aug) : To this day, I'm still miffed about his 4 TD game against Dallas on Thanksgiving going to waste
Martha Careful (2-Aug) : Congratulations Sterling Sharpe. He was terrific and I loved watching him play.
beast (2-Aug) : I believe it's technically against the CBA rules, but Jerry just calls it a simple unofficial chat... and somehow gets away with it.
beast (2-Aug) : Jerry Jones is infamous for ̶n̶e̶g̶o̶t̶i̶a̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ chatting with players one on one... and going around the agent.
Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : Oo just saw a blurb saying that Dallas negotiated directly with Parsons and not through his agent
Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : I assumed that both guys will get paid, just a matter of when or how we get there
Zero2Cool (1-Aug) : McLaurin nor Micah going anywhere. They will get money
Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : the Synder years or do they take care of one of their own?
Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : Do the Commanders risk losing a top WR with an emerging QB just because he's turning 30 and potentially risk damaging the rebuild from
Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : Turns 30 this September, plays at a high level and Washington has some cap space I believe
Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : More interesting is Washington with Terry McLaurin
Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : I would imagine Dallas will resolve this issue with a truckload of money
Zero2Cool (1-Aug) : Micah pulling a Myles with trade request
beast (1-Aug) : Packers should make some cheese forks
Mucky Tundra (31-Jul) : GRAB THE PITCHFORKS~
Zero2Cool (31-Jul) : CUT HIM
Mucky Tundra (31-Jul) : Socieltal collapse imminent
Mucky Tundra (31-Jul) : The West has fallen
Mucky Tundra (31-Jul) : After starting off camp with 25 straight made field goals, Brandon McManus has missed one
Zero2Cool (31-Jul) : But it should be stable
Zero2Cool (31-Jul) : It's probably gonna be slower.
Please sign in to use Fan Shout
2025 Packers Schedule
Sunday, Sep 7 @ 3:25 PM
LIONS
Thursday, Sep 11 @ 7:15 PM
COMMANDERS
Sunday, Sep 21 @ 12:00 PM
Browns
Sunday, Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM
Cowboys
Sunday, Oct 12 @ 3:25 PM
BENGALS
Sunday, Oct 19 @ 3:25 PM
Cardinals
Sunday, Oct 26 @ 7:20 PM
Steelers
Sunday, Nov 2 @ 12:00 PM
PANTHERS
Monday, Nov 10 @ 7:15 PM
EAGLES
Sunday, Nov 16 @ 12:00 PM
Giants
Sunday, Nov 23 @ 12:00 PM
VIKINGS
Thursday, Nov 27 @ 12:00 PM
Lions
Sunday, Dec 7 @ 12:00 PM
BEARS
Sunday, Dec 14 @ 3:25 PM
Broncos
Friday, Dec 19 @ 11:00 PM
Bears
Friday, Dec 26 @ 11:00 PM
RAVENS
Saturday, Jan 3 @ 11:00 PM
Vikings
Recent Topics
5m / Fantasy Sports Talk / packerfanoutwest

4h / Around The NFL / beast

6h / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

15h / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

5-Aug / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

4-Aug / Green Bay Packers Talk / bboystyle

3-Aug / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

3-Aug / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

3-Aug / Feedback, Suggestions and Issues / Zero2Cool

2-Aug / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

2-Aug / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

28-Jul / Random Babble / Zero2Cool

28-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

28-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

27-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

Headlines
Copyright © 2006 - 2025 PackersHome.com™. All Rights Reserved.