The debate over public funding for a new Vikings stadium will occupy center stage when the legislative session opens later this month. The Pioneer Press has a look at the lineup for this contest. Lawmakers Morrie Lanning and Julie Rosen are the quarterbacks, Vikings fans are the offensive line, and opponents of expanded gambling are the 350-pound nose tackle. Governor Mark Dayton? He’s the referee.
Here’s a scorecard to help identify the players in the stadium debate

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