A stadium bill that would build the Minnesota Vikings a new home was chopped in half Tuesday but slipped out of its first Capitol hearing with a 6-4 midnight vote that only pushes the bill into rougher waters.

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Plan to use memorabilia, hotel and rental-car taxes for Minnesota Vikings stadium axed

Anything of value visible inside a car can be a target for thieves, no matter how short a time you’re away from your vehicle. A Minnesota businessman found that out the hard way last week.

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Thieves smash car window, take laptop (Wisconsin State Journal)