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Found January 10, 2012 on The Viking Age:
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The Wilfs would still prefer to build  a new stadium in Arden Hills, but they’ve made it clear that they’re willing to meet the state of Minnesota halfway and discuss downtown Minneapolis options as well. There is one downtown option that appears to be completely off the table, however. That’s the Metrodome site. In a letter addressed to Mayor Rybak and Council President Barbara Johnson, the Wilfs lay out precisely why they think the Metrodome site stinks. … [visit site to read more] Vikings Have No Interest In Building New Stadium On Metrodome Site - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - A Minnesota Vikings Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
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