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A general view of the Metrodome during the national anthem prior to the start of the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Minnesota Vikings on September 14, 2008. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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1975: To build or not to build the Metrodome

by Marc Sanchez, Minnesota Public Radio
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St. Paul, Minn. — The Metrodome is down to one major tenant -- the Minnesota Vikings -- and even they don't want to play there anymore.

As the team and the state contemplate building a new stadium, take a look back at the days when the Metrodome was still just a gleam in lawmakers' eyes.

In this Minnesota Public Radio story from October 1975, Dulcie Lawrence talks to state Sen. Robert North about refurbishing Metropolitan Stadium for the Minnesota Twins and building a new stadium for the Vikings.

North was of the mind that a multi-purpose domed stadium was too expensive. He suggested renovating the Met for the Twins and expanding Memorial Stadium for the Vikings and Minnesota Gophers.

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