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New University of Minnesota Football Stadium Could Cost $222M

MINNEAPOLIS-A 50,000-seat, open-air stadium could be built on campus, says a new University study; private funds would be raised, but public money is not out of the question.

By Jim McCartney | Updated on December 09, 2003

MINNEAPOLIS-A University of Minnesota study released this week concludes that a new on-campus stadium for Gopher football may be feasible.

The study recommends a 50,000-seat, open-air stadium be built on campus, northeast of Williams and Mariucci arenas. The projected cost is $180 million, with another $42 million needed for site preparations and infrastructure improvements, bringing the total project cost to an estimated $222 million. The study is part of a broader effort by university officials to examine all options for a future home for its football program.

“Bringing Gopher football back to campus is an exciting dream for many of us, including students, alumni, fans and donors,” says University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks. “An on-campus stadium could build pride, increase revenues, provide a venue for all-university events and give a new generation of fans a true Big Ten football experience.”

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