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GOP state Rep. Paul Kohls introduced legislation to sell the Metrodome to the Vikings for $1. Here's the news release:
GIVE IT TO THE TEAM
Representative Paul Kohls introduces a bill to keep the Vikings in Minnesota
St. Paul, MN - Representative Paul Kohls (R-Victoria) introduced a bill today that would sell the Metrodome to the Vikings for $1.
"We currently face a $1.2 billion budget deficit. I don't support using tax dollars to fund a new stadium when so many Minnesotans are struggling," said Kohls. "We just can't afford it, and I've never supported using taxpayer dollars for professional stadiums. We do want the Vikings to stay, and this is one way to try to keep the team here."
The bill requires the team to agree to remain in Minnesota for 20 years before ownership of the stadium is transferred. The bill would also dissolve the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission upon the sale of the dome.
"The stadium has long been paid for," said Kohls. "Let's give it to the Vikings and let them do what they want with it."
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