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Vikings being courted by unknown city?

Vikings vice president of public affairs and stadium development Lester Bagley says Los Angeles isn't the only city the team could relocate to if a new stadium isn't built in Minnesota. Bagley wouldn't divulge which city is interested, but it has been in contact with the team in the past year.
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Vikings vice president of public affairs and stadium development Lester Bagley says Los Angeles isn't the only city the team could relocate to if a new stadium isn't built in Minnesota. Bagley wouldn't divulge which city is interested, but it has been in contact with the team in the past year.

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