Percy Harvin at OTAs

Percy Harvin made an appearance at the organized team activities, but has yet to participate. Recall, Harvin is recovering from a minor shoulder surgery he had on April 24. The surgery's purpose was to clean out bone spurs.

Harvin isn't expected to miss much time.

Also missing from OTA participation is another Vikings' star, Adrian Peterson. AP is still rehabbing from his torn ACL.

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Minnesota Lawmakers Approve Vikings Stadium

Minnesota lawmakers approved plans for a nearly $1 billion stadium for the Vikings to keep the National Football League team in Minneapolis for at least another three decades.

 The proposed stadium, which would open in 2016, would be the fourth-most expensive NFL stadium ever. The construction bill to taxpayers, $498 million, would be the second biggest public subsidy for an NFL stadium, after the $620 million paid by Indiana taxpayers for the Indianapolis Colts stadium several years ago. 

The Vikings Stadium deal makes Minnesota, population 5.3 million, the latest small market to shell out big bucks for a major sports stadium.

Vikings Preseason Home Games

The Minnesota Vikings will play the Buffalo Bills and the San Diego Chargers at the Metrodome during the preseason. Tickets are available for both games.

Vikings v Buffalo Bills

8/17 @ 7pm

Vikings v San Diego Chargers

8/24 @ 7pm

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Voting Day on Vikings Stadium

Construction workers and Minnesota Vikings fans make up the hard hats and jerseys mingling at the state Capitol chanting, "Build it!" Today is the critical vote on a proposed $1 billion stadium.

Gov. Mark Dayton greeted the group and praised their support in the hours before an afternoon debate in the House.

The House vote may not come until after midnight. A Senate vote would come next on a separate version of the bill.

We will keep you posted.

Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars

The Minnesota Vikings will host the Jacksonville Jaguars for the home opener at the HHH Metrodome. The game is on Sunday, September 9, 2012.

Minnesota Vikings v Jacksonville Jaguars

9/9/2012

Stadium Highlight: Minneapolis Metrodome

The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, commonly referred to as the Metrodome, is the home of Mall of America Field and is located at 900 South 5th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Metrodome replaced Metropolitan Stadium, which was on the current site of the Mall of America. The Metrodome is the ninth oldest stadium in the National Football League and has been the home of the Minnesota Vikings for over 30 years. 

The Metrodome was named in the honor of former mayor of Minneapolis, U.S. Senator and U.S. Vice President, Hubert Humphrey. Hubert Humphrey died in 1978. After several name proposals, Hubert H. Humphrey was the clear choice. Because of his dedication to the state and to teamwork, the Metrodome was appropriately named in Humphrey's honor. 

Since 1982, the combined attendance at Metrodome events exceeds 55 million people, making it the most versatile and heavily used stadium in the nation. There are 64,000 seats in the arena and 115 suites. The ever-busy Metrodome is the only stadium in the world to have hosted all of the following: the NFL Super Bowl (1992), Major League Baseball's All-Star Game (1985), two World Series (1987, 1991), and the Final Four of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship (1992, 2001). 

More than half a million people have come to the Metrodome to see concerts by major performers such as Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Guns N' Roses, Faith No More, Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, George Strait, Tom Petty and The Grateful Dead. 

Unique in design and legendary for noise level, the Metrodome is a staple in the Minneapolis skyline. 

Matt Kalil and the Minnesota Vikings

USC left tackle Matt Kalil will offer the Minnesota Vikings a player capable of starting right away. The Vikings have always invested in the offensive line. The investment has typically paid off as the Vikings have always had strong offensive line plays.

Kalil is the undisputed top tackle in the draft and is seen as a foundation piece for an offensive line. He comes from a big school and has faced top competition and is equally adept at blocking in either the passing and running games. Picking Kalil would solidify Minnesota's offensive line in two spots, left tackle and left guard

2011--DeMarcus Love, Arkansas: sixth round (168th overall) -- still with the Vikings
2010--Chris DeGeare, Wake Forest: fifth round (161st overall) -- still with the Vikings
2009--Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma: second round (54th overall) -- still with the Vikings
2004--Nat Dorsey, Georgia Tech: fourth round (115th overall) -- traded to Cleveland Browns, September 2005, out of the league
2002--Bryant McKinnie, Miami: first round (seventh overall) -- released, August 2011, signed with the Baltimore Ravens