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A Tale of Two NFL-Threatened Midwest Cities

MINNEAPOLIS—Of the two Midwest-based NFL teams this year that threatened to leave their hometowns in stadium disputes, one has been resolved while the other battle is just beginning. The Minnesota Vikings and the state have reached an agreement to tear down the Metrodome here and build a new $975-million stadium. The St. Louis Rams are just starting their battle over a $700-million renovation of the Edward Jones Dome—or a possible move away.

By Robert Carr | Updated on December 21, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS—Of the two Midwest-based NFL teams this year that threatened to leave their hometowns in stadium disputes, one has been resolved while the other battle is just beginning. The Minnesota Vikings and the state have reached an agreement to tear down the Metrodome here and build a new $975-million stadium. The St. Louis Rams are just starting their battle over a $700-million renovation of the Edward Jones Dome—or a possible move away.

New Jersey-based developer Zygi Wilf, the owner of the Vikings, applauded the mid-May signing by Gov. Mark Dayton of a bill authorizing the new stadium.

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