Politics & Government
Watch LIVE video of the Vikings Stadium Senate Committee Hearing
The Vikings Stadium bill continues its trip through the Minnesota Senate this morning. A floor vote could happen as early as Friday.

Legislators are keeping a Vikings stadium proposal rolling despite setbacks just a week ago.
The stadium proposal cleared two House committees this month but stumbled last week when the House Government Operations and Elections Committee rejected it, 9-6. Supporters, led by Shakopee's , and backed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, rallied to keep the bill moving forward—which the the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Committee .
Today, the Senate Finance Committee will take up the measure. The hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. You can watch live here, thanks to The UpTake.Â
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Republican Sen. Amy Koch, Buffalo, said she's in favor of keeping the Vikings and getting a new stadium together as long as it doesn't involve general funds. She said last year she'd prefer a referendum on the issue. However, it doesn't appear the issue will get one.Â
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