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Basilica leaders meet with Gov. Dayton to discuss potential Vikings stadium site

Gov. Mark Dayton met with church leaders privately Friday. WCCO reports Father John Bauer is concerned the construction of a new stadium could impact the 100-year-old building. Bauer is also worried future traffic and noise could impact Sunday mass.
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Gov. Mark Dayton met with church leaders privately Friday. WCCO reports Father John Bauer is concerned the construction of a new stadium could impact the 100-year-old building. Bauer is also worried future traffic and noise could impact Sunday mass.

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