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Minnesota Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley Says Vikings Will Open New Stadium With Game Against Green Bay Packers

Jeff Harkness — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:56:34 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings first game in their new stadium is more than three years away, but we may already know who they'll play first in their new digs.

Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley told KARE 11 that the team’s first game in its new stadium in 20

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Report: Former Minnesota Vikings Punter Chris Kluwe to Sign With Oakland Raiders

Jeff Harkness — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:51:29 +0000

Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe's unemployment lasted all of ten days, as he's expected to sign with the Oakland Raiders Thursday.

Kluwe, who was waived by the Vikes May 6th, replaces Pro Bowler Shane Lechler, who left Oakland for the Houston Texans via free agency

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It's Official: Minnesota Vikings Will Play Two Seasons at TCF Bank Stadium

Jeff Harkness — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:09:31 +0000

A tentative agreement has been reached between the Minnesota Vikings and the University of Minnesota to let the NFL team use TCF Bank Stadium for two seasons, starting in 2014.

The only remaining hurdle is getting approval from the university's Board of Regents, which could come as early as Friday

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Minnesota Vikings Release Punter Chris Kluwe

Jeff Harkness — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:29:22 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings and punter Chris Kluwe have gone their separate ways after eight seasons.

Kluwe made it official Monday morning with a series of messages on Twitter:
So long, Minnesota, and thanks for all the fish!

— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) May 6, 2013

Thank yo

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Grading Out the NFL Draft with Jay Elsen of Midco Sports Network

Jeff Thurn — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:40:42 +0000

On Overtime with Jeff Thurn, Jay Elsen of Midco Sports Network joined the show to talk about the NFL Draft, Jason Collins and more.

Take a listen to hear the grades that Jay gave the Vikings and Packers as well as his take on the impact from Jason Collins announcement on the sports world

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Vikings Stadium Design To Be Revealed May 13

Associated Press — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:28:07 +0000

The public will soon have its first look at the new $975 million Vikings stadium. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority says architects plan to unveil the preliminary design for the 65,000-seat, multipurpose stadium May 13.

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New Look For Minnesota Vikings

Jay Williams — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:15:55 +0000

The Vikings will take the field with a slightly new look this fall!

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Vikings Pat Williams Retires; Does Minnesota Draft Defensive Line First?

Sam Tastad — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:38:07 +0000

ESPN 1500 reported yesterday, Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams will retire, just one day after re-signing with the team.

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NFC North NFL Draft Preview

Sam Tastad — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:32:53 +0000

Thursday the NFL will take center stage once again as teams look to build for a run at next year's Super Bowl. Let's take a look at the direction the NFC North teams may go in this year's upcoming draft.

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Minnesota Vikings Set 2013 Pre-Season Schedule

Jeff Harkness — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:42:46 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings will open the 2013 NFL pre-season, their final season at the Metrodome, at home with the Houston Texans, Friday, August 9th.

The Vikes will play four exhibition games, with road games at Buffalo and San Francisco, before closing out the pre-season at home with the Tennessee Titans

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