Vikes Stadium Approved... at a Cost

When the roof of the Metrodome collapsed over a year ago, you just knew that new stadium for the Vikings was just around the corner. Sure, they were already looking for a new place but something like this just brought attention to it more. With the lease at the Metrodome now up, speculation started to arise that the Vikes might move out of Minnesota to find a new place to play. That line of thought seemed to have practically gone away. The state house of Minnesota approved funding for a new $975 million stadium but the team owners will have to pay more into it. They seemingly already pledged $427 million.

So what does this mean, then? It means that the Vikes are more likely to stay... provided that they wouldn't mind paying a little more money or getting more third party money. I am glad that the Vikings are going to stay in Minnesota (probably) and also that there is still no team lined up for Los Angeles. SUCK IT, LA!!! (I have to do this because the Dodgers are good right now). The Vikings just belong in Minnesota and it would be a pity if they had to move.

P.S. "But where are they going to play in the meantime?"... Focus on the big picture, people.