Bringing new meaning to $1 dog night

Posted at 5:08 PM on February 11, 2010 by Tom Scheck (2 Comments)
Filed under: MN Legislature

GOP state Rep. Paul Kohls introduced legislation to sell the Metrodome to the Vikings for $1. Here's the news release:

GIVE IT TO THE TEAM

Representative Paul Kohls introduces a bill to keep the Vikings in Minnesota

St. Paul, MN - Representative Paul Kohls (R-Victoria) introduced a bill today that would sell the Metrodome to the Vikings for $1.

"We currently face a $1.2 billion budget deficit. I don't support using tax dollars to fund a new stadium when so many Minnesotans are struggling," said Kohls. "We just can't afford it, and I've never supported using taxpayer dollars for professional stadiums. We do want the Vikings to stay, and this is one way to try to keep the team here."

The bill requires the team to agree to remain in Minnesota for 20 years before ownership of the stadium is transferred. The bill would also dissolve the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission upon the sale of the dome.

"The stadium has long been paid for," said Kohls. "Let's give it to the Vikings and let them do what they want with it."

-30-

Comments (2)

Paul Kohls did not pay for the stadium. The people of MN did. How the hell can he say that he will sell it for $1.00

I would like to sell him for 1penny
Joseph

Posted by Joseph | February 11, 2010 7:07 PM

Joe, it's just more logic that the R's are a fan of. Why even make it one dollar? Just donate it, he's just showboating.

Posted by Jared | February 12, 2010 1:19 PM

Services

• Hourly Newscast
• HD Radio
• iPhone App / Mobile
• E-mail newsletters
• RSS feeds
• Podcasts
• Submit your photos
• Videos
• Weather
• Most e-mailed stories