Minnesota Legislature

Rep. Bob Dettmer, R-Forest Lake, listens to the stadium debate earlier this morning in the House. Sitting to the left of Dettmer is Rep. Linda Runbeck, R-Circle Pines. Both lawmakers voted against the bill. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

House passes Vikings stadium conference committee bill

By Tim Budig on May 10, 2012 at 10:59 am

House Vikings stadium bill author Rep. Morrie Lanning, R-Moorhead, and Senate stadium bill author Sen. Julie Rosen, R-Fairmont, in conference committee today. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Disappointment, gladness, behind-the-scene actors mark progress of stadium bill

By Tim Budig on May 10, 2012 at 10:53 am

Pro Vikings stadium supporters rallied outside the House chamber to cheer on the stadium bill. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Minnesota House passes Vikings stadium bill

By Tim Budig on May 8, 2012 at 9:55 am

Minnesota Zoo Director/CEO Lee Ehmke at a past legislative hearing held afloat a large chip of rusty paint from the salt-water dolphin tank at the zoo. The zoo gained funding in the House Republican bonding bill. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Republican House passes bonding bill

By Tim Budig on May 7, 2012 at 3:28 pm

Whether this artist depiction of a new Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis becomes reality or just another stray idea could be decided in the Republican House on Monday (May 7). It's expected a Vikings stadium bill floor vote will take place. (Image courtesy of Minnesota Vikings)

Vikings stadium showdown could take place on Monday

By Tim Budig on May 5, 2012 at 3:59 pm

House Speaker Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, announced today (May 3) the long anticipated vote on the Vikings stadium would happen on Monday. Listening from the side is House Majority Leader Matt Dean, R-Dellwood. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Vikings’ stadium vote slated for Monday

By Tim Budig on May 5, 2012 at 3:44 pm

Sen. Michael Jungbauer, R-East Bethel, attempted to override a gubernatorial veto of his fireworks bill, but the attempt fell short. The senator, his arm in sling from a recent mishap, joked that fireworks might be better left out of the hands as someone as accident prone as he is. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Attempt to override veto of fireworks bill fizzles

By Tim Budig on May 5, 2012 at 3:37 pm

House Majority Leader Matt Dean, R-Dellwood, talks outside of the Governor's Office today (May 2) on the Republican stadium bonding proposal. Immediately to the left of Dean is Senate Majority Leader David Senjem, R-Rochester, with House Speaker Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, standing to the right. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Gov. Dayton willing to give the Republican stadium bonding idea a chance

By Joni Astrup on May 3, 2012 at 12:07 pm

House Majority Leader Matt Dean, R-Dellwood, speaks to the media about a Republican Vikings stadium proposal that relies on general obligation bonding instead of gaming as a means of state funding for the Vikings stadium. Listening in the background is House Speaker Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Republican leaders propose last minute retooling of Vikings’ stadium legislation

By Joni Astrup on May 2, 2012 at 9:25 am

Senate Majority Leader David Senjem, R-Rochester, (left) and House Speaker Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, meet with the media in the State Capitol Press Room. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Lawmakers stay at State Capitol to work out taxes, bonding

By Tim Budig on May 1, 2012 at 9:16 am