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Metrodome Roof Repairs Could Impact Vikings' 2011 Schedule

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The new head of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission said Thursday that replacing the snow-damaged roof of the Metrodome would likely take five to six months, raising the possibility of affecting next season's schedule for the Minnesota Vikings. Ted Mondale took the oath as chairman...

Vikings to Taxpayers: Pay for Two-Thirds of a Stadium, All of a Roof

The Minnesota Vikings want to move out of the Metrodome and into a new stadium. And they want the taxpayers to foot the majority of the bill. The deal the team has offered the state legislature is that the team will pay for one-third of the cost of a football stadium, and the government (meaning the taxpayers) will have...

Metrodome Roof Almost Cleared of Snow, Will Be Ready for 2011

The Metrodome roof is almost clear of snow and ice thanks to patches and warmer temperatures, and the stadium will be safe to work on again by the end of Wednesday, according to officials. The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission met Wednesday in the ongoing effort to repair the roof, which collapsed due to the...

TCF Bank Stadium's 'Hard as Concrete' Field Ready for Vikings-Bears Game

It's gonna be a cold one. The University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium staff spent the weekend scrambling to soften the frozen field for Monday night's showdown between the displaced Minnesota Vikings and their NFC North division rival, the Chicago Bears. While university athletics spokesman Garry Bowman said the field...

2010's Worst Disasters in Photos

For millions of people around the world, 2010 was the year the earth shook, volcanoes erupted and the weather brought deadly extremes. Click though the gallery below to see some of the most striking images from the year's natural disasters. To help disaster victims, go to Network for Good....