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Bagley: 'More than one community' is interested in moving Vikings

Vikings Vice President of Public Affairs Lester Bagley told ProFootballTalk that "more than one community" has contacted the team about relocation. Bagley didn't say which communities were interested, but he believes they will become public knowledge once the Vikings' lease with the Metrodome expires at the end of the season.
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Vikings Vice President of Public Affairs Lester Bagley told ProFootballTalk that "more than one community" has contacted the team about relocation. Bagley didn't say which communities were interested, but he believes they will become public knowledge once the Vikings' lease with the Metrodome expires at the end of the season.

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