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Viking running back Adrian Peterson tweeted Sunday, “Thank you for waiting for the facts. Truth will surface”.  Peterson also quoted Winston Churchill writing: “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on...

Viking General Manager Rick Spielman says the team has no interest in trading receiver Percy Harvin despite his reported request for trade on Wednesday morning.  Harvin reportedly requested a trade this week from the team for unspecified reasons...

Viking receiver Percy Harvin told reporters on the first day of mandatory minicamp that he hasn’t “been real happy lately” and that a lot of things need to be sorted out before training camp begins.  Harvin reportedly has now requested a trade...

The Vikings announced the signing of 7 of their 10 draft picks from the April NFL draft.  The players that have signed are 4th round picks receivers Jarius Wright and Greg Childs from Arkansas and tight end Rhett Ellison of USC.  The Vikings also signed 5th round pick safety Robert Blanton of Notre Dame, 6th round pick kicker Blair Walsh of Georgia, and 7th round picks linebacker Audie Cole o

Minnesota Viking owner Zigi Wilf arrived in Minnesota Thursday afternoon after the Minnesota Senate passed the Stadium bill 36-30.  The passage means the bill needs only to be signed by supportive Governor Mark Dayton and by needs to be approved by the Minneapolis City Council ...

The Vikings Stadium bill passed 36-30 in the State Senate Thursday afternoon and now the bill goes to the Governor and he’s expected to sign it.  The $975 Million stadium will be built with $477 Million from the Vikings and a combined $498 Million from the state at the city of Minneapolis.  Th ...

The Vikings Stadium bill only needs to pass a floor vote in the senate and get signed by the Governor for it to become a reality.  The Minnesota House voted 71-60 early Thursday morning in favor of a revised stadium bill.  The revised bill was constructed in a conference committee and requires the Vikings to pay $50 Million more while the state pays $50 Million less ...

The Viking Stadium bill made more progress late Tuesday night when it passed through the Minnesota Senate floor.  The senate version is different than the house in many ways.  The differences between the house and senate bills need to be resolved in conference committee today or tomorrow before going before the house and senate for final approval...

The Vikings released kicker Ryan Longwell Monday after 3 seasons with the Vikings and 16 NFL seasons mostly with the Green Bay Packers.  Longwell made 22 of 28 field goals for the Vikings in 2011.  He was given a 3-year $1.75 Million extension last summer...

The Vikings are crossing their fingers as the Vikings Stadium bill could be voted on today in the state house.  Debating in the Vikings Stadium bill is expected to start today at around 2 or 3 pm.  The vote may not happen until early Tuesday morning...

The chances that the Vikings stadium bill passes through the house and then the senate Monday could hinge on whether Governor Mark Dayton decides to veto or sign the republican tax bill.  The tax bill passed through both the house and senate and is on the Governor’s desk...

King Banaian – St. Cloud House District 15B rep.king.banaian@house.mn Steve Gottwalt – St. Cloud House District 15A  rep.steve.gottwalt@house.mn Tim O’Driscoll – Sartell House District 14A  rep.tim.odriscoll@house.mn Larry Hosch – St. J ...