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DFLer proposes building stadium by letting public buy shares in Vikings

State Rep. Phyllis Kahn's plan would have the Wilf family sell up to 70 percent of the team to the public. The Wilfs would retain a controlling interest but be unable to move the team out of Minnesota. The Green Bay Packers is the only community-owned team in the NFL. Kahn's plan would require the team and the state to negotiate a community-ownership plan with the NFL.
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State Rep. Phyllis Kahn's plan would have the Wilf family sell up to 70 percent of the team to the public. The Wilfs would retain a controlling interest but be unable to move the team out of Minnesota. The Green Bay Packers is the only community-owned team in the NFL. Kahn's plan would require the team and the state to negotiate a community-ownership plan with the NFL.

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