Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton along with Vikings owner Zygi Wilf proposed the plan for the new stadium in Minneapolis yesterday. This is huge news for Vikes fans, as it means the we'll have a good chance of keeping the team here in Minnesota for a long time.
The stadium proposed would go over where the Metrodome is at right now and open up a lot of room for parking and tailgaiting. The central location is perfect for getting this deal done, as it is a good place for fans to come and a prime spot for lawmakers who think this stadium will benefit the economy. This also keeps the stadium right next to the light rail, making it much easier to get to and from games. The new dome has been predicted to be a more "playful version of Lucas Oil Stadium", which is where the Indianapolis Colts play right now. It would have a fixed dome, which is cheaper and better for a Minneapolis climate anyway. Architects want to design a stadium that would represent the downtown district well, most likely playing off what the Twins have done with Target Field, which has been very well-liked by many baseball fans around the country. Above is probably a good representation of what the finished stadium would look like, but it's still very early to tell.
This is huge for Vikings fans and the city of Minneapolis. Minneapolis has been known for having a great downtown zone with all of our great buildings, such as the Guthrie Theatre, Gold Medal Park, Target Field, and everything in the Mill City District. Even for those who don't like football, I think this stadium is gonna be something that people in Minneapolis really appreciate for many years. As you can probably tell, I'm really excited about this deal, and I'm glad a deal finally got done!
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