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Vikings want $20 million a year for U.S. Bank Stadium upkeep

Mike Vekich, chair of the MSFA, said the stadium has met or exceeded “all promises and original intentions for the venue as an economic engine for the state of Minnesota and the city of Minneapolis.” But many sports economists, including J.C. Bradbury of Georgia’s Kennesaw State University, are skeptical of the long-term impact. Bradbury says… Continue reading Vikings want $20 million a year for U.S. Bank Stadium upkeep

Highlights: Gopher Softball Routs Wagner at US Bank Stadium

Junior Presley Hosick and Freshman Natalie Susa combined to toss a no-hit shutout on Friday as the Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-9, 0-0 B1G) blanked the Wagner Seahawks (0-5, 0-0 Northeast) 7-0. Hosick (2-1) started and picked up the win for Minnesota, going five shutout innings without giving up a hit, walking none, and striking out… Continue reading Highlights: Gopher Softball Routs Wagner at US Bank Stadium

Vikings about their U.S. Bank Stadium gameday show: ‘You can’t miss this’

Team data shows more than 80% of fans are in their seats 15 minutes before kickoff. The Vikings have encouraged fans to arrive early, partially for entertainment purposes, since U.S. Bank Stadium opened in 2016, but the team’s elaborate pregame productions are also geared toward getting fans to be loud right away. Justin Jefferson, who… Continue reading Vikings about their U.S. Bank Stadium gameday show: ‘You can’t miss this’