Minnesota Vikings

Poll: Buying beers on Sunday is way more popular than DFL, MNGOP, or Mark Dayton

Today, Public Policy Polling released its end-of-session snapshot of the popularity of Minnesota's elected officials.SEE ALSO: Conservatives upset Mark Dayton missed speech for birth of first grandchildAnd this probably won't surprise you, but it turns out buying a cold beer on a Sunday is way more ... More >>

Vikings unveil stadium design: Top 10 tweets

In what will go down as one of the most ringing first-take endorsements of the Vikings new stadium design, Greg Jennings called it "serious."THE BACKSTORY: New Vikings stadium design revealed [IMAGES]So yeah, in general, folks weren't thrilled to learn that the east end of downtown will soon be occu ... More >>

Mpls unveils $400 million plan to convert Star Tribune land into downtown's biggest park

Zygi Wilf isn't the only one whose wallet got fatter as a result of the Vikings stadium deal. Another big winner was the Star Tribune, as the paper stands to make a pretty penny selling the right-next-to-the-new-stadium property it owns for redevelopment.SEE ALSO: New Vikings stadium design revealed ... More >>

New Vikings stadium design revealed [IMAGES] [UPDATE]

:::: UPDATE :::: Vikings unveil stadium design: Top 10 tweets Following months of speculation, the Metrodome's $975 million replacement got its big reveal in a special ceremony at the Guthrie Theater on Monday night.In front of a crowd that included Governor Mark Dayton (wearing a Vikes-appropriate ... More >>

Mark Dayton criticizes Vikings for releasing Chris Kluwe [UPDATE]

-- Update at bottom -- You might want to say it's none of his business, but then again, he did help Zygi Wilf fatten his wallet by spearheading the charge for a new Vikings stadium.SEE ALSO: Conservatives upset Mark Dayton missed speech for birth of first grandchildRegardless of whether he should ha ... More >>

Chris Kluwe: "I wouldn't have changed anything"

On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings officially confirmed they were releasing Chris Kluwe, the team's veteran punter and one of the NFL's most outspoken advocates for gay rights. The announcement came as no surprise to most; the writing has been on the wall since the Vikings picked up recent UCLA grad ... More >>

Chris Kluwe says, "So long, Minnesota"

:::: UPDATE :::: Vikings throw Chris Kluwe under the bus in statement confirming his releaseIt appears Chris Kluwe's memorable 8-year run with the Minnesota Vikings is at an end.SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe could be released during Monday meeting with GM Rick SpielmanKluwe took to Twitter this morning to b ... More >>

Watch 15 inches of snow fall on Owatonna in two minutes [TIME-LAPSE VIDEO]

It's May 3 in Minneapolis and it's snowing. Most of us regard that as an unfortunate development, but it's nothing compared to what happened in Owatonna Wednesday night into Thursday.GOOD DECISION: Mike Wallace turned down more money from Vikings because of Minnesota weather Over the course of that ... More >>

Chris Kluwe could be released during Monday meeting with GM Rick Spielman

While Chris Kluwe spends the weekend in New York City at a friend's wedding, Jeff Locke, the Vikings' 5th Round pick during last weekend's NFL draft, will be trying to take his job.SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe on out gay athlete: "Big kudos to Jason Collins"That's because the Vikings are holding a rookie m ... More >>

Vikings didn't draft dude with the fake girlfriend, but here's who they ended up with

The Vikings need a middle linebacker and GM Rick Spielman loves players from Notre Dame, so the hot speculation heading into last night's NFL draft was that the Vikings would select Manti T'eo, the star college football player better known as the dude with the fake girlfriend.SEE ALSO: Greg Jennings ... More >>

Mike Wallace turned down more money from Vikings because of Minnesota weather

The Vikings made a big splash by signing free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings away from the Packers earlier this month, but it turns out that wouldn't have happened had Mike Wallace not hated Minnesota weather so much.SEE ALSO: Vikings give Jerome Simpson $500,000 raise for being absolutely terrib ... More >>

MNGOP Sen. Sean Nienow says Dayton "duped" public about e-pulltabs, demands investigation

The e-pulltabs that are supposed to fund the state's $348 million contribution for the new Vikings stadium were initially projected to generate $35 million by the end of this year. As the Star Tribune reported last Sunday, that projection was largely the handiwork of the very gambling companies that ... More >>

Greg Jennings, in full-page newspaper ad, says Minnesota move about "business" [IMAGE]

In today's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Packer-turned-Viking Greg Jennings took out a full-page ad thanking the Green Bay community for "for opening your arms and hearts to my family and me, and making Green Bay an easy place to love and call home."SEE ALSO: Cute Vikings fans photobombed at Lambeau b ... More >>

Medical marijuana supported by vast majority of Minnesotans, but won't be legalized this year

A survey conducted by Public Policy Polling earlier this month found that nearly two-thirds of Minnesotans support medical marijuana. But don't expect to see pot prescriptions written in the state anytime soon.SEE ALSO: Minnesota law enforcement's last word on pot: "We do not support legalization fo ... More >>

Percy reportedly wanted out of Minnesota after it became clear Ponder "was not good enough"

Still slightly intoxicated from AP's mad dash to the MVP with the entire Vikings franchise on his back, Vikings fans tend to forget that for most of the season, second-year quarterback Christian Ponder was an unmitigated, Spurgeon Wynn-esque disaster.SEE ALSO:-- Adrian Peterson on Percy Harvin trade ... More >>

Adrian Peterson on Percy Harvin trade: "I feel like I just got kicked in the stomach"

Today, the Vikings traded Percy Harvin to Seattle for first- and seventh-round picks this year and a mid-round pick next year.SEE ALSO: MinnPost, MPR bloggers ding Vikings reporters for getting scooped on Percy Harvin tradeReaction to the trade has been mixed. Some Seattle fans are concerned that de ... More >>

NFL fandom map shows Purple Nation extending Iowa and the Dakotas [IMAGE]

The Vikings aren't just Minnesota's team. They're also the Northern Iowa Vikings, the North Dakota Vikings, and the Eastern South Dakota Vikings, apparently.SEE ALSO: Cute Vikings fans photobombed at Lambeau by middle finger-flipping Packers backer [PHOTO] Facebook's data science analyzed more than ... More >>

Vikings rumored to be changing uniforms; more than 60 percent in favor [POLL RESULTS]

ESPN thinks the Vikings' current uniform design is one of the ugliest in all of professional sports, and we'd have to agree. How is the current random-stripes-everywhere too-busy look in any way an improvement over the classic threads the Purple donned through 2005?SEE ALSO:-- Paul Charchian's "I'm ... More >>

Best Blotter stories of 2012 [PART I]

With 2012 in its waning days and the world apparently not at an end, it's time to sift through the nearly 2,000 City Pages Blotter posts published this year in order to take a look at the top stories.This top 10 list is based loosely on our traffic numbers, with added consideration given to stories ... More >>

Dayton's angry letter to Wilfs means "Vikings could be back in play for L.A.," NBC writes

Think the Vikings stadium drama ended last spring when the Minneapolis City Council signed off on a stadium bill? Think again, apparently.SEE ALSO:-- NFL: No Los Angeles Vikings in 2012-- ESPN's Mike and Mike still unaware of Vikings stadium deal, think team might move to L.A.Last week, the Vikings ... More >>

Chris Kluwe on the election: 'It makes me proud to be part of this state'

Now that the election is finally over, we checked back with Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, the subject of our October 24 cover story, "Game Changer," to get his thoughts on the results. In the weeks leading up to November 6, Kluwe became arguably the most interesting part of the battle over ... More >>

Chris Kluwe betrayed: Punter quits writing for PiPress following paper's Vote Yes editorial

In recent weeks, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe toned himself down and had been blogging for the Pioneer Press, but that relationship abruptly came to an end Saturday when the Twin Cities' right-leaning daily published a Vote Yes editorial.SEE ALSO: Vikings considering replacing Chris Kluwe as punter Th ... More >>

Jared Allen roughed up and bloodied by Tampa lineman, beats him for sack next play [VIDEO]

Between watching a possibly lovesick Christian Ponder lead one three-and-out drive after another and Tampa running back Doug Martin carve up the Vikings defense for 214 total yards, heading to the Metrodome last night was mostly a no-good very-bad experience for Vikings fans.SEE ALSO: Vikings victim ... More >>

Chris Kluwe takes a stand

Vikings punter pries open the last closet in America: major league sports

MN Musicians Vote No!

Vikings party bus for sale on Minneapolis Craigslist (No, it's not Paul Allen's) [PHOTOS]

How much would you pay to own a Vikings party bus?SEE ALSO: Brett Favre pubes salesman shares most hilarious correspondence with would-be buyers Some of you might be thinking, 'you'd have to pay me to take that thing off your hands,' but one Stillwater resident is asking for $6,000 for a purple-and- ... More >>

Minnesota Vikings: Victims of crazy QB runs by RG3, Vick, and Steve Young [VIDEOS]

Robert Griffin III's game-deciding 76-yard TD run looked painfully familiar to longtime Vikings fans.SEE ALSO: Minnesota Vikings: Top 10 plays of last 20 years [VIDEO] Dating back to 1988, the Purple have been now been on the losing end of three of the most memorable quarterback TD runs in NFL histo ... More >>

Chris Kluwe sends debate challenge to 10 Minnesota Republicans

Chris Kluwe just can't find a sparring partner. A couple weeks ago, the Vikings punter tried to bait Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, into a debate over her opposition to gay marriage. When Franson didn't bite, Kluwe made a similar offer to ex-Viking Matt Birk, who recently came out against same-s ... More >>

Ex-Viking Matt Birk: "Not all NFL players think redefining marriage is a good thing" [VIDEO]

The NFL is quickly becoming an important forum in the gay marriage debate.SEE ALSO:-- Chris Kluwe wants to debate Mary Franson-- Chris Kluwe to Emmett Burns: Gay marriage "won't magically turn you into a lustful cockmonster"On one side of the issue, of course, are Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and Rave ... More >>

State smoking ban turns five today

The Freedom to Breathe Act turns five today! That's five years of shamed huddling outside the bar (or restaurant, or workplace) in rain, sleet, snow, just to light up. And for what? Well... "Simply put, Minnesotans are healthier," says Dr. Edward Ehlinger, the state's Department of Health commission ... More >>

Chris Kluwe playing bass at Music for Marriage Equality benefit tonight

Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe will be joining singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke on stage for at least one song at the Dakota Jazz Theater tonight for the Music For Marriage Equality benefit concert.See Also:The Dakota to host Music For Marriage Equality benefit Chris Kluwe sticks up for gay m ... More >>

Kluwe on scab refs: NFL's reputation 'tarnishing faster than a sailor's virtue in a $2 whorehouse'

Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is rallying to the defense... of the Green Bay Packers?SEE ALSO:-- Packers screwed by replacement refs: 'NFL needs to come to GB and apologize for fucking us' [VIDEO]-- Vikings-49ers replacement ref fiasco: 'Frisco gets extra timeouts, phantom challenges [VIDEO]Such is the ... More >>

Vikings-49ers replacement ref fiasco: 'Frisco gets extra timeouts, phantom challenges [VIDEO]

It's a good thing the Vikings pulled off a 24-13 upset win over the feared San Francisco 49ers yesterday, otherwise the talk of the town this morning would be how the replacement refs jobbed the hometown squad.SEE ALSO:-- Star Tribune's C.J. grills Vikings' Christian Ponder about his bereft love lif ... More >>

"Railgating" along "The Purple Path": Mpls' solution to Vikings tailgaiting problem

Say what you want about the plan itself, but you have to give Mayor R.T. Rybak and the Minneapolis hospitality industry credit -- they certainly have a way with words.SEE ALSO:-- Minnesota Vikings' one-year value increase largest in NFL-- ESPN's Mike and Mike still unaware of Vikings stadium deal, t ... More >>

Chris Kluwe sticks up for gay marriage

Plus, high school mural and police brutality start a flurry of controversy

Minnesota Vikings: Top 10 plays of last 20 years [VIDEO]

SEE ALSO:-- Vikings have one of the ugliest uniforms in pro sports, according to ESPN-- Paul Allen's "No!" call the greatest of all time, says NFL.com [VIDEO]-- ESPN's Mike and Mike still unaware of Vikings stadium deal, think team might move to L.A.Are you ready for some Minnesota Vikings 2012 foot ... More >>

ESPN's Mike and Mike still unaware of Vikings stadium deal, think team might move to L.A.

SEE ALSO:-- Vikings stadium receives final approval from Minneapolis City Council on 7-6 vote-- Zellers confuses everyone with 'correction' of 'for it and against it' stance on Vikings stadium-- Vikings sign WR Jerome Simpson, pothead who pulled off one of the best TDs in NFL history [VIDEO]Mike Gol ... More >>

Minnesota Stars CEO optimistic Vikings stadium deal isn't a death knell

See also: Vikings stadium receives final approval from Minneapolis City Council on 7-6 vote Vikings stadium bill receives final legislative approval; Mpls City Council vote last step For Minnesota soccer fans, Zygi Wilf might be the Grim Reaper. As part of the Vikings stadium deal, the football ... More >>

Chris Kluwe lends voice to pro-gay rights Minnesotans for Equality radio ads

Chris Kluwe announced he is "proud to be a Minnesota football player" who is against the proposed same-sex marriage ban coming before voters this November. The outspoken Vikings punter recently took part in three radio ads for Minnesotans for Equality, opposing the Minnesota Marriage Amendment that ... More >>

Gov't lobbying government: Local governments spent $8.3 million in 2011 to lobby legislators

The Vikings don't have to release information on how much money they spent lobbying Minnesota in 2011, but the state's local governments do. Their lobbying tab for last year comes in at $8.3 million, according to a 386-page report released Monday by the state auditor's office. That number's a 0.7 ... More >>

Vikings' Jerome Felton, arrested for DWI in McDonald's drive-thru, was lovin' it too much

After a night of drinking, Vikings fullback Jerome Felton wanted to take some McDonald's home with him. Regrettably, instead of a bag of greasy food, Felton was served two gross misdemeanors with a side of careless driving.Felton, 25 and the leading candidate to start as Adrian Peterson's primary bl ... More >>

Twin Cities radio personality Dark Star dead at age 66

Longtime Twin Cities radio personality George Chapple, known affectionately by his friends and fans as Dark Star, was found dead at his Minnetonka home earlier today. He was 66 years old. Dark Star worked at WCCO-AM for a quarter of a century, echoing the plainspoken, honest voices of the passionate ... More >>

Vikings stadium receives final approval from Minneapolis City Council on 7-6 vote

Kevin Reich, in the end, didn't want to risk going down as the man who ran the Vikings out of Minnesota.The drama is done, folks. This morning, on a 7-6 vote, the Minneapolis City Council gave final, official approval to a funding plan that will construct a new Vikings stadium on the Metrodome site. ... More >>

Taxpayers League's poll says majority of Minneapolis opposes Vikings stadium plan

Would you want to go down in history as the city official known for running the Vikings out of Minnesota? Probably not. But what if a majority of your city's residents stood behind you when you voted "no"?This morning, just two days before the Minneapolis City Council is expected to rubber-stamp the ... More >>

Mark Dayton very popular, MNGOP-controlled legislature about as popular as kick in the pants

Gov. Mark Dayton will probably have a friendlier legislature to work with next year. A new SurveyUSA poll of 600 Minnesotans found that only 21 percent of respondents approve of the job the MNGOP-controlled legislature was doing during the last days of this year's session, compared to 67 percent dis ... More >>

Support growing for gay marriage in Minnesota, new polling suggests

Mark Dayton dreams of Vikings stadiums and Minnesota becoming the first state to vote down a constitutional amendment against gay rights. This year, both dreams may be fulfilled.A new SurveyUSA poll suggests there is more support for gay marriage in Minnesota than there was four or six months ago. H ... More >>

Metrodome is the worst stadium in America, says Time Magazine [VIDEO]

Just a day before the Minnesota legislature approved a bill that will fund a new, nearly $1 billion Vikings stadium, Time Magazine named the Metrodome the worst stadium in the whole country.And while many of us have fond memories of watching the Twins and the Vikes under a Teflon roof while sitting ... More >>

Vikings stadium bill receives final legislative approval; Mpls City Council vote last step

Rejoice, Vikings fans! A bill for a new NFL stadium in Minneapolis today surmounted its last legislative hurdles -- final approvals by the House and Senate following the completion of the conference committee's work early this morning.The bill now heads to Gov. Mark Dayton, who, as one of the new st ... More >>

Vikings stadium bill: Representatives 'pull rabbit out of hat,' proposal advances to full Senate

On April 16, the Vikings stadium bill seemed to die an anticlimactic death in the House Government Operations and Elections Committee, which seemingly killed it with a 9-6 vote. Afterward, the chief author of the House bill, Rep. Morrie Lanning, R-Moorhead, said it would require someone to "pull a ... More >>

House Speaker Kurt Zellers wants Vikings stadium bill to pass... but won't vote for it?

House Speaker Kurt Zellers, like many Minnesota legislators, is trying to cover his ass best he can in advance of next Monday's House floor vote on the Vikings stadium bill.During an appearance on Dan Barrerio's KFAN radio show yesterday, Zellers offered up this shining example of Orwellian Doublesp ... More >>