Politics & Government
LIVE VIDEO (1-2:45 p.m.): Vikings Stadium Bill at Minnesota Senate
State Sen. Dave Thompson has been an ardent opponent to a new stadium.
A proposal for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium is heating up at the legislature and the first major hearing for the legislation is set to take place at the Capitol on Wednesday from 1–2:45 p.m.
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State Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 36), of Lakeville, , saying it's inconceivable.
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"The focus of the legislature should be on creating a business friendly environment that facilitates success for the Minnesota Vikings and every other job provider in our state," he said. "It is inconceivable that we would fund a stadium to help multi-million dollar athletes pay their mortgages while many middle class Minnesotans are struggling to pay theirs."
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