Gov. Dayton proposes cigarette tax hike to help fund Vikings stadium Updated: 1 day ago Gov. Mark Dayton proposed a new backup plan Thursday to shore up the state's lagging share of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium, suggesting lawmakers use money from a tax increase on cigarettes and closing corporate income tax loopholes. [Full Story]

Chris Kluwe lands on his feet, signs one-year deal with Raiders Updated: 1 day ago It didn't take long for Chris Kluwe to find work. Released by the Vikings on May 6, the veteran punter signed a one-year minimum contract with the Oakland Raiders, his friend Brendon Ayanbadejo reported for FoxSports.com. [Full Story]

Vikings confirm the inevitable: Joe Webb is moving to wide receiver Updated: 2 days ago It's final: Joe Webb is moving to receiver. Webb and coach Leslie Frazier said as much to the Star Tribune, confirming a decision that seemed inevitable since the Vikings signed Matt Cassel to back up quarterback Christian Ponder. [Full Story]

Chris Cook says he knows Vikings will play more press coverage Updated: 2 days ago [Click to listen]

Pelissero: Doubters in his ears, Erin Henderson ready to play angry Updated: 3 days ago Erin Henderson is sick of hearing about Brian Urlacher. As Tom Pelissero writes, he's sick of hearing anything about why he can't, or shouldn't, or won't be the Vikings' middle linebacker in 2013. "I don't think I've ever been this pissed in my [Full Story]

Only first-rounders left after Vikings sign three more draft picks Updated: 3 days ago For the second consecutive day, the Minnesota Vikings wrapped up three of their draft picks, announcing on Wednesday afternoon they've signed Jeff Locke, Jeff Baca and Travis Bond. [Full Story]

Leslie Frazier shoots down report of Vikings pursuing Brian Urlacher Updated: 3 days ago Despite a Chicago gossip columnist's report to the contrary, the Vikings apparently are not pursuing free agent linebacker Brian Urlacher. In an appearance on NFL Network Tuesday morning, Leslie Frazier said his team has no interest in Urlacher. [Full Story]

Vikings sign three draft picks, will spend most of pool on 1st round Updated: 4 days ago The Vikings have begun signing their draft picks, a little sooner than last year. Linebacker Gerald Hodges posted a photo on Twitter of him signing his contract late Thursday morning at Winter Park. [Full Story]

Zulgad: For Vikings' new stadium roof, 'clear is the new retractable' Updated: 4 days ago Plans for the $975 million stadium the Vikings unveiled on Monday night didn't include a retractable roof. But as Judd Zulgad writes, there should be no angst over that omission, considering everything else the building will provide. [Full Story]

Vikings unveil their $975 million crystal football cathedral Updated: 4 days ago

Live from the Guthrie: Watch Vikings unveil stadium plans Monday night Updated: 6 days ago The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, the Minnesota Vikings and HKS Sports and Entertainment are scheduled to unveil plans for the new $975 million stadium on Monday night. [Full Story]

Vikings finalize agreement to play two seasons at TCF Bank Stadium Updated: 9 days ago The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Vikings have reached agreement on the Vikings' use of TCF Bank Stadium for two seasons. The Vikings would play outdoors on the university's Minneapolis campus in 2014 and 2015 while the NFL team's new sta [Full Story]

Gov. Mark Dayton chides Vikings for dishonesty in cutting Chris Kluwe Updated: 10 days ago Gov. Mark Dayton thinks sports teams, like politicians, should be honest about decisions that are being made. "Yeah, I don't feel good about it," said Dayton when asked about the Vikings decision to release outspoken punter Chris Kluwe on Monday. [Full Story]

Fullback Zach Line got largest bonus among Vikings' undrafted rookies Updated: 11 days ago Southern Methodist fullback Zach Line collected the largest bonus from the Vikings ($8,000), just ahead of Florida State receiver Rodney Smith and Ohio State linebacker Nathan Williams ($7,000 each), according to sources with knowledge of the contrac [Full Story]

Vikings sign veteran tackle Brandon Keith along with Adam Thielen Updated: 12 days ago The Minnesota Vikings' second signing out of this past weekend's rookie minicamp wasn't a rookie at all. The team announced on Monday afternoon it has signed tackle Brandon Keith, who appeared in 26 games with 20 starts from 2008 to '11 with the Ari [Full Story]

'This is who I am:' Chris Kluwe says he leaves Vikings with no regrets Updated: 12 days ago If Chris Kluwe could do it all over, he wouldn't change a thing. At least that's what Kluwe said early Monday afternoon, a couple hours after the Vikings released their veteran and vocal punter. "This is who I am," Kluwe said. [Full Story]

Cut by Vikings, Chris Kluwe says he'd punt for veteran minimum Updated: 12 days ago Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe joins Judd and Dubay just hours after his release from the team. Kluwe reflects back on several seasons in purple, speculates on where he could land in the NFL, and says he wouldn't change a thing about his experience as a Viking. [Click to listen]

Chris Kluwe announces his release from Vikings: 'So long, Minnesota' Updated: 12 days ago With one typically obscure reference, veteran punter Chris Kluwe announced the end of his tenure with the Vikings on Monday. "So long, Minnesota, and thanks for all the fish!" Kluwe posted on Twitter. [Full Story]

Former Mankato receiver Adam Thielen says he's signing with Vikings Updated: 12 days ago The Vikings tried out 34 players during their rookie minicamp this weekend. It appears at least one of those players earned a longer look. Former Minnesota State, Mankato receiver Adam Thielen said he's signing a contract with the Vikings on Monday, [Full Story]

'My mindset isn't (to) be a backup,' Vikings rookie Gerald Hodges says Updated: 14 days ago Gerald Hodges moved from safety to linebacker to get on the field at Penn State. He's willing to play special teams to get on the field for the Vikings. "But my mindset isn't to come in and be a backup," the fourth-round pick said this past week. [Full Story]