Published December 03, 2009, 08:53 AM
Push for Vikings Stadium Continues Despite Deficit
A gloomy state budget forecast isn't deterring those who want a new Vikings stadium.
A gloomy state budget forecast isn't deterring those who want a new Vikings stadium.
A fan group called SavetheVikes.org is holding a rally on Thursday at the Capitol to urge state leaders to find a way to build the team a new home.
The group is emphasizing the jobs a stadium construction project would bring.
State finance officials delivered another dreary economic forecast on Wednesday, predicting a $1.2 billion shortfall through mid-2011 and a bigger gap after that.
Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty said the deficit hurts the chances of state help for a stadium.
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