The bill passed by the Minnesota State Legislature Thursday providing funding for a new stadium for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings didn’t include any specific dollars for a new $54 million Lowertown ballpark for the indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association), but there is confidence that grant funding will be awarded for the project via a new $50 million economic development fund administered by the Minnesota Department of Employement and Economic Development. Read more here. For a discussion about the behind the scenes maneuvering at the State Capitol that might be giving the Saints confidence, read more here
Saints Feeling Positive About New Ballpark Funding
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