Tag

Hubert Humphrey

Making Good Use of the Metrodome

“Grapefruit League North” Anyone know what’s going on with/at the Metrodome? Except for Vikings games every other Sunday in the Fall — plus the occasional “Monster Jam,” pictured above — my impression is that it’s idle. I also seem to recall something about taxpayers forking out most of the cost, once upon a time (like,...
Read More

"The Vikings are Dead, Long Live the (2010) Twins!"

The Agony of Defeat (Again)I tell non-Minnesotans that the *saddest days I recall growing up in Minnesota, in order, are: 1. The Vikings’ first Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs in 1969.2. Hubert Humphrey’s funeral in the mid-70’s.3. The Vikings’ Super Bowl loss to the Oakland Raiders (not a dynastic team — see next).4. (Tie)...
Read More

Archives