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Seat Licenses

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

(UPDATED) Laine: Vikings Seat-License Plan 'Rubs Salt in Wound' of Bad Stadium Deal

Gov. Dayton said seat licenses would make 'People's Stadium' into 'Rich People's Stadium.' Do you agree?

Updated below. Gov. Mark Dayton lashed out against the idea of the Minnesota Vikings selling seat licenses at the new stadium in a letter to team owners. Do you "deplore" the idea like the governor does, and would you pay for a seat license? In his letter to Zygi and Mark Wilf (see PDF), Dayton wrote: Now comes word that the team is considering requiring season ticket-holders to pay part of the "NFL Team/Private Contribution" for construction costs. I strongly oppose shifting any part of the team's responsibility for those costs onto Minnesota Vikings fans. This Private Contribution is your responsibility, not theirs. I said this new stadium would be a "People's Stadium," not a "Rich People's Stadium." I meant it then, and I mean it now. …

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Poll: Would You Buy a Seat License to Help Pay for Vikings Stadium?

Donna Schmitt

7:14 am on Wednesday, November 14, 2012

I agree with David-Governor Dayton should have read the bill. At least Carolyn Laine has a legitimate argument since she voted against it. As the bill stands-the Vikings have every right to sell seat licenses.   more ›

Monday, December 5, 2011

Poll: Would You Buy a Seat License to Help Pay for Vikings Stadium?

A Fridley Minnesota Vikings season ticket-holder is dubious about the scheme.

What do you think of buying seat licenses for Minnesota Vikings games at a new stadium—maybe down the road in Arden Hills? One Fridley resident, P.J. Wiggan, has had season tickets for more than 10 years but told Minnesota Public Radio he isn't crazy about the idea of buying seat licenses, given the team's record on the field: "If I looked at it as an investment opportunity, I could maybe start to justify it. ... But an investment in the Vikings is as dangerous as almost any out there, as far as, you know, we've had four Super Bowl losses, we've multiple recent NFC championship game losses. This is a team that has not yet shown that it knows how to win the big games." Legislators' Positions on Stadium Plans Fridley-area legislators have …

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Fans, trains and autos: An Arden Hills Vikings Stadium and Fridley, UPDATED Video: Fridley's Medtronic HQ Comes Up at Vikings Stadium Hearing, and Document: Kate Knuth Asks Vikings to Proceed with Care on Stadium

brad

2:19 pm on Monday, December 5, 2011

I would buy a personal seat licenses if it helps get the stadium built and keeps the Vikings in Minnesota. They obviously couldn't charge what NY or Dallas does but any money that can come from fans and the team is money that can be subtracted from public money. I love the Vikings and would be totally willing to do this. The NFL is a pretty good investment these days.   more ›

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