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Vikings To Help Pay Anoka Stadium Study

BLAINE, MN-Minnesota Vikings owner Red McCombs says he is "impressed" with the Anoka County and city of Blaine's proposal to build a $600-million football stadium, but remains uncommitted to a specific site.

By Jim McCartney | Updated on April 08, 2004

BLAINE, MN-Minnesota Vikings owner Red McCombs has agreed to share about one-third of the costs of an economic analyst and development plan for a $600-million football stadium. The city of Blaine and Anoka County will also share in the costs.

The proposed stadium is part of a larger, $1.1-billion development along I-35, just south of 109th Avenue in Blaine. The Anoka county board already has committed up to $240 million in countywide general sales taxes to help pay for the stadium.

McCombs met with the city and county officials Friday to discuss the stadium plans and their larger project.

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