Vikings vice president Lester Bagley tells the Pioneer Press the new stadium will be a fixed-roof facility, but if they can manage costs effectively they'll try to incorporate some sort of retractable feature. Meaning the stadium's roof would be partially retractable.

Which former NFL quarterback does Christian Ponder remind you of? Former Vikings QB Tommy Kramer says Ponder reminds him of himself. Kramer likes Ponder's care-free attitude that allows him to just go out and play football.

Governor Dayton and state lawmakers will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Steelers owner Art Rooney, chair of the league's stadium committee, today. Dayton says the NFL has "serious concerns" about the "viability" and "future" of the Vikings in Minnesota if a stadium bill isn't passed this legislative session.

In honor of his election to the College Football Hall of Fame, here's arguably the best finish of Tommy Kramer's career: Vikings vs. Browns at the Met in 1980 with the NFC Central title on the line.

After ten hours of hearings regarding the Vikings' stadium, the state Senate went home today with some bad news for the Vikings. Governor Mark Dayton doesn't believe there will be a special session to vote on a stadium bill. In fact, he says there likely won't be any vote at all until next spring.

Sen. Reinert sent a letter to Gov. Mark Dayton suggesting a new Vikings stadium should be built at a 500-acre site near downtown Duluth. He also proposes funding a portion of the stadium by allowing the sale of liquor on Sundays in Minnesota.

Rice star Tommy Kramer, who played quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in the post-Tarkenton era, is among 14 players who have been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame.