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City e-mails show the aftermath of the death of Prince
Documents and emails show that Chanhassen city officials had limited contact with the singer/songwriter over the years, and were occasionally frustrated dealing with Paisley Park. ... Continue Reading
Looking at the ownership structure of Minnesota United
Details about the ownership structure of the team remained elusive, even as the city entered into development agreements with the organization, and committed to give the project public subsidies. ... Continue Reading
EPA documents reveal agency, Nolan discussions about PolyMet
As controversy swirled around a proposal to begin copper-nickel mining in northeastern Minnesota, records show that Congressman Rick Nolan privately pushed state and federal regulators to move more quickly on the project. ... Continue Reading
Inside the Vikings’ move to Eagan
Documents show the Twin Cities suburb was as impatient as the Minnesota Vikings to move quickly. And – like team representatives – city officials privately complained when other public agencies had questions that threatened to slow the project. ... Continue Reading
FBI to mount antenna system in US Bank Stadium
On the day after the Minnesota Vikings played the team’s inaugural game in the new US Bank Stadium, a top stadium official signed an agreement to have the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) place its own transmitting antennas inside the $1.1 billion structure. ... Continue Reading
Public spending on Vikings Stadium continues to rise
Documents show that the amount of public spending for the new Minnesota Vikings stadium has moved upward – mainly through ancillary projects, both big and small, that have not been counted as part of the public’s official $498 million contribution. ... Continue Reading