We’ve learned over time that there are no guarantees on anything that relates to expectations of better days and future bigger events. Sunday’s first big Division test for the Vikings was part of the first sign — good or bad, positive or negative — in testing the strength of the NFC North. The current appears to be […]
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Vikings’ Bradford stars in 29-19 win
It does not get much better than this for the Vikings. With questions everywhere, the Vikings sent a prime-time message to the rest of the NFL and their fans that they are better. Quarterback Sam Bradford out-dueled one of the NFL’s all-time greats, Drew Brees, with a sterling performance. Bradford looked like one of the […]
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Vikings: How good will they be?
So much is riding on this 2017 Vikings season it makes you nervous even thinking about it. Playing the Seattle Seahawks in the pre-season last week was a measuring stick game. You know how good and consistent Seattle is, and how well-coached they are, and they seldom lose at home. Seattle 20, Vikings 13 — […]
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Just like that, summer’s over!
Summer — where did it go? Yes, it has been hot, humid and muggy. I was just getting used to it and bam! It’s over! Yes, we are still in July, mind you, but the Vikings are in Mankato. And when the Vikings go to Mankato, you know what that means: back-to-school sales and the […]
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Vikings make decisions, right or wrong
When you miss the playoffs and you don’t even have a number-one pick in the next Draft, it can lead to dire straits, slumped shoulders and limited optimism. The NFL Draft can be a life-changer. As ex-Minnesota governor turned actor, Jesse Ventura said, “I ain’t got time to bleed.” Not when you’re hosting Super Bowl 52. The Vikings continue to […]
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Vikings release Adrian Peterson
You want loyalty? Apparently you have to buy a dog after the Minnesota Vikings ended their relationship with the great Adrian Peterson, the team’s all-time leading rusher. The Vikings signed free agent running back Latavius Murray away from the Oakland Raiders last week. Murray helped the Raiders go 12-4 last year and make the playoffs […]
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North High victory Prep Bowl at Vikings stadium offered affordable look at facility
Prep Bowl offered an affordable look at the new sports facility Half the cost of the newly opened Vikings Stadium, known as the “People’s Stadium” before its corporate branding, has come from the people’s money — taxes and related public subsidies totaling more than half a billion dollars. Now is the time to assess just […]
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Vikings stadium payoff: Collaborators tout equity success in stadium construction
Collaborators tout equity success in stadium construction Fourth in multi-part occasional series Half the cost of the newly opened Vikings Stadium, known as the “People’s Stadium” before its corporate branding, has come from the people’s money — taxes and related public subsidies totaling more than half a billion dollars. Now is the time to assess […]
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Vikings stadium payoff: Diverse cleaning crew charged with huge facility’s maintenance
Ed Reynolds Third in a multi-series Half the cost of the newly opened Vikings Stadium, known as the “People’s Stadium” before its corporate branding, has come from the people’s money — taxes and related public subsidies totaling more than half a billion dollars. Now is the time to assess just what the people, especially Black people, […]
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Vikings stadium payoff: What’s the return on our investment so far?
Minority workforce and subcontracting goals were exceeded First of a multi-series Half the cost of the newly opened Vikings Stadium, known as the “People’s Stadium” before its corporate branding, has come from the people’s money — taxes and related public subsidies totaling more than half a billion dollars. Now is the time to assess just […]
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Vikings beat Packers 17-14, but Adrian Peterson hurt!
It’s a new day and chapter in Vikings history. The experience has never been quite like this combined with the expectations. Quarterback Sam Bradford, in his first start with the Vikings, delivered a big time performance, outplaying Aaron Rodgers in a 17-14 hard-hitting Vikings win before 66,813 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Sunday’s early season showdown in […]
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New stadium opener — more Black workers than spectators
Many Blacks wore blue and purple at Sunday’s Minnesota Vikings preseason game at their new downtown stadium, but most of them were employees, not spectators. Could the cost factor be keeping many at bay? According to vividseats.com, the Vikings’ median ticket price for home games is $245, seventh highest in the National Football League, and […]
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No place like home — Vikings 23-10 over San Diego!
Since 1982, the MetroDome was home to Minnesota Vikings football. U.S. Bank Stadium is now the spectacular new home on the old Dome site. Since training camp, the Vikings have been wearing black tee-shirts reading “No-Excuses.” That will serve as the theme into 2016 and the new horizon of Vikings football. The Vikings, with 66,143 […]
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Vikings hit Mankato running
Defending the NFC North after winning their first Division title since 2009, the Vikings are talking big stuff. This is the 51st consecutive year the Vikings, the state’s most prized sports franchise, is in Mankato, Minnesota — but only for nine days. This week the Vikings break ground on construction of their new Eagan practice […]