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
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NDSU Wrestling’s Jones Wins U.S. Open, Four Bison Place
Story Links LAS VEGAS, Nev. – North Dakota State wrestling’s Shilo Jones won the U20 Greco-Roman 130 kg championship at this past weekend’s 2025 CLAW U.S. Open Championships held in Las Vegas. Three other Bison also reached the podium to highlight the weekend for NDSU. Jones, who redshirted for the Bison… Continue reading NDSU Wrestling’s Jones Wins U.S. Open, Four Bison Place
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’
Otterdahl Throws at U.S. Olympic Trials this Weekend
Story Links Former North Dakota State NCAA champion thrower Payton Otterdahl will attempt to earn his second trip to the Olympic Games, competing this Friday and Saturday at the U.S. Olympic Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Otterdahl enters the meet ranked third in the U.S. and fourth… Continue reading Otterdahl Throws at U.S. Olympic Trials this Weekend