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Minneapolis wants $30 million if the Dome is sold

Minneapolis city officials say they want $30 million if the Metrodome is sold. Vikings officials are counting on that money to offset costs to build a new stadium in Arden Hills. Mayor R.T. Rybak says city residents have contributed millions of dollars in taxes for the Dome and are due a return. A Vikings vice president says it’ll be up to state elected leaders to sort out the issue.
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Minneapolis city officials say they want $30 million if the Metrodome is sold. Vikings officials are counting on that money to offset costs to build a new stadium in Arden Hills. Mayor R.T. Rybak says city residents have contributed millions of dollars in taxes for the Dome and are due a return. A Vikings vice president says it’ll be up to state elected leaders to sort out the issue.

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