Editing Arden Hills, Minnesota

{{short description|City in Minnesota, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2012}}
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|postal_code              = 55112
|area_code                = [[Area code 651|651]]
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'''Arden Hills''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɑːr|d|ən}} {{respell|AR|dən}}) is a city in [[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The population was 9,939 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Arden_Hills_city;_Minnesota?g=160XX00US2702026 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=June 5, 2023}}</ref> [[Bethel University (Minnesota)|Bethel University]] and its [[seminary]] is located in the city.  Also, the campus of [[University of Northwestern – St. Paul]] straddles the Arden Hills – [[Roseville, Minnesota|Roseville]] border.  The city contains the headquarters of [[Land O'Lakes]] and Catholic United Financial, a fraternal benefit society. [[Boston Scientific]] also has a large campus within Arden Hills as well.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|9.65|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|8.59|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|1.06|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 12, 2012 |df=mdy}}</ref>

Interstate Highway [[Interstate 35W (Minnesota)|35W]], Interstate Highway [[Interstate 694|694]], [[U.S. Route 10 in Minnesota|U.S. Highway 10]], Minnesota Highway [[Minnesota State Highway 51|51]]/Snelling Avenue, and County Highway 96 are some of the main routes in the city.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1960= 3930
|1970= 5149
|1980= 8012
|1990= 9199
|2000= 9652
|2010= 9552
|2020= 9939
|estyear=2022
|estimate=9592
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=June 5, 2023|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 5, 2023}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 12, 2013|author-link=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 9,552 people, 2,957 households, and 2,019 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1112.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,053 housing units at an average density of {{convert|355.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 4.9% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.0% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 2,957 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 34.8 years. 16.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 26.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 9,652 people, 2,959 households, and 2,228 families residing in the city.  The population density was {{convert|1,087.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  There were 3,017 housing units at an average density of {{convert|339.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The racial makeup of the city was 92.81% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.32% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.20% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.64% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.54% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.46% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.36% of the population.

There were 2,959 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.  The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 20.3% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older.  The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.3 males.  For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $64,773, and the median income for a family was $72,236. Males had a median income of $52,464 versus $38,906 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,609.  About 1.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 0.8% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
{{More citations needed section|date=January 2016}}
[[File:Mounds View High School 01.jpg|thumb|right|[[Mounds View High School]]]]
The following institutions are located in Arden Hills:
*[[Bethel University (Minnesota)|Bethel University]]
*[[University of Northwestern – St. Paul]]  (The northern portion of the campus is located in Arden Hills, while the southern portion is in Roseville.)
[[Mounds View High School]] is a public Grade 9–12 school; it is one of two high schools in Independent School District 621; the other is [[Irondale High School]].

Valentine Hills is the only elementary school in the city of Arden Hills; it is one of six elementary schools in Independent School District 621.


==Government==
Arden Hills uses a city council consisting of four councilmembers and a mayor. As of May 2023, the current mayor of Arden Hills is David Grant, who was re-elected with 51.71% of the vote on the November 8, 2022 election. Grant has served as mayor since 2011 and his current term will end in December 2026. The four councilmembers are as follows: Emily Rousseau (term expires Dec. 2026), Tena Monson (term expires Dec. 2026), Brenda Holden (term expires Dec. 2024), Thomas Fabel (term expires Dec. 2024). <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofardenhills.org/124/Mayor-City-Council-Directory|title=Mayor & City Council Directory - Arden Hills, MN - Official Website|website=City of Arden Hills|access-date=May 5, 2020}}</ref>

==Economy==
The headquarters of [[Land O'Lakes]] is in the city.<ref>"[http://www.landolakesinc.com/utility/contact/default.aspx Contact] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331063633/http://www.landolakesinc.com/utility/contact/default.aspx |date=March 31, 2014 }}". [[Land O'Lakes]]. Retrieved on March 20, 2014. "Land O'Lakes, Inc. 4001 Lexington Ave. N Arden Hills, MN 55126-2998" - [http://www.landolakesinc.com/stellent/groups/public/@lolinc/documents/web_content/ecmd2-0017113.pdf Directions] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20140927191737/http://www.landolakesinc.com/stellent/groups/public/@lolinc/documents/web_content/ecmd2-0017113.pdf Archive])</ref>

===Top employers===
According to the City's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofardenhills.org/DocumentCenter/View/5781/2022-Annual-Comprehensive-Financial-Report-PDF?bidId= |title=City of Arden Hills 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report |format=[[Portable Document Format|PDF]] |page=135 |date=June 5, 2023}}</ref> the largest employers in the city are:

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! #
! Employer
! # of Employees
|-
| 1
| [[Boston Scientific]]
| 3,000–3,500
|-
| 2
| [[Land O'Lakes]] Inc.
| 1,250–1,750
|-
| 3
| [[University of Northwestern – St. Paul|University of Northwestern]]
| 1,000–1,500
|-
| 4
| [[Bethel University (Minnesota)|Bethel University]]
| 750–1,250
|-
| 5
| Presbyterian Homes (Johanna Shores) 
| 450–550
|-
| 6
| Delkor
| 300–350
|-
| 7
| IntriCon
| 250–300
|-
| 8
| Venture Solutions, Inc.
| 175–225
|-
| 9
| Gradient Financial
| 150–200
|-
| 10
| National Recoveries
| 150–200
|-
| 11
| Ulteig Engineers, Inc.
| 150–200
|-
| 12
| Health Partners Arden Hills Clinic
| 150–200
|}

==Politics==
{{Hidden begin|titlestyle=background:#ccccff|title=Presidential election results}}
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|+ '''2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2020/2020-general-election-results/2020-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary of State - 2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet }}</ref>
|+ '''2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2016/2016-general-election-results/2016-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary of State - 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet}}</ref>
|+ '''2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2012/2012-general-election-results/2012-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary of State - 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet}}</ref>
|+ '''2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2008/2008-general-election-results/2008-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary of State - 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet}}</ref>
|+ '''2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2004/2004-general-election-results/2004-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary of State - 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet}}</ref>
|+ '''2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2000/2000-general-election-results/2000-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary of State - 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet}}</ref>
|+ '''1996 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1996-11-05-g-sec.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024257/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1996-11-05-g-sec.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1992 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1992-11-03-g-sec.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024257/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1992-11-03-g-sec.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1988 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1988-11-08-g-sec.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024254/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1988-11-08-g-sec.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1984 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1984-11-06-g-sec.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024254/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1984-11-06-g-sec.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1980 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1980-11-04-g-sec.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024250/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1980-11-04-g-sec.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1976 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1976-11-02-g-sec.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024300/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1976-11-02-g-sec.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1968 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1968-11-05-g-man.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024250/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1968-11-05-g-man.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1964 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1964-11-03-g-man.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024420/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1964-11-03-g-man.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1960 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1960-11-08-g-man.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024250/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1960-11-08-g-man.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|- bgcolor=lightgrey
! Year
! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
! [[Third Party (United States)|Third parties]]
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election|2020]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|32.9% ''1,828''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''64.3%''' ''3,577''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.8% ''158''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2016 United States presidential election|2016]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|36.9% ''2,090''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''51.5%''' ''2,916''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|11.6% ''655''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2012 United States presidential election|2012]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''49.2%''' ''2,841''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|48.2% ''2,784''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.6% ''150''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2008 United States presidential election|2008]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.6%''' ''2,154''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.6% ''1,866''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.8% ''75''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2004 United States presidential election|2004]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''53.1%''' ''3,128''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.6% ''2,683''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.3% ''75''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2000 United States presidential election|2000]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''55.8%''' ''3,210''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.3% ''2,204''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|5.9% ''343''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1996 United States presidential election|1996]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''50.0%''' ''2,565''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|41.8% ''2,143''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|8.2% ''419''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1992 United States presidential election|1992]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''44.0%''' ''2,396''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|34.8% ''1,894''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|21.2% ''1,160''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1988 United States presidential election|1988]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''60.2%''' ''3,163''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|39.8% ''2,087''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1984 United States presidential election|1984]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.9%''' ''2,642''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.1% ''1,627''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1980 United States presidential election|1980]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''49.6%''' ''2,128''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.5% ''1,566''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|13.9% ''600''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1976 United States presidential election|1976]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''56.5%''' ''1,977''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|41.3% ''1,445''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.2% ''76''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1968 United States presidential election|1968]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.4%''' ''1,120''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.0% ''963''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.6% ''56''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1964 United States presidential election|1964]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|49.0% ''882''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.9%''' ''916''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.1% ''3''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1960 United States presidential election|1960]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.1%''' ''1,009''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|41.9% ''729''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|}
{{Hidden end}}


==Land Use==
{{More citations needed section|date=January 2016}}
Any new development is expected to conform to the provisions of the very detailed (and sometimes contradictory) provisions of the Zoning Code, the primary stated purpose of which is to ensure fair application of City development regulations and to promote the public health, safety, and welfare.

Proposed deviations from the '''Zoning Code''' require the approval of a "variance" by the City Council, which takes into consideration the recommendations of the Planning Commission, staff, and members of the public.  Requests for variances are required to address the criteria in Minnesota State Statutes 462.357 Subd. 6.  Variances are intended to be used to address unique lot situations when the literal application of the Code would restrict reasonable use of the land and create an undue hardship as defined in Minnesota State Statutes.  The undue hardship cannot be created by the landowner or be based entirely on economic reasons.  Variance applications are reviewed by the Planning Commission, which is responsible for determining what constitutes "undue hardship."

Members of the Planning Commission are appointed by the City Council.  Commission members are to represent the interests of the community and evaluate development applications based on established City Codes and State Statutes.  Planning Commission members must be City residents, and they are unpaid volunteers.

In July 2006 the city reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Government to purchase a large portion of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site for $45 million, a deal that could lead to a major new development that would include 2,400 new homes and {{convert|3200000|sqft|m2}} of commercial space.

==Environmental protection==
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The City has a Shoreland Ordinance, which is typical of communities in Minnesota with lakes.  The text of the Ordinance states that uncontrolled use of shorelands of the City affects the public health, safety and general welfare by contributing to pollution of public waters. The purpose of the ordinance is to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare, and to provide for the wise development of shorelands of public waters. The Minnesota Legislature has delegated responsibility to the municipalities of the State to regulate the subdivision, use, and development of the shorelands of public waters, and thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, preserve the economic and natural environmental values of shorelands, and provide for the wise utilization of waters and related land resources.  The State has not, however, required that the delegated responsibility be exercised with respect to enforcement of the corresponding laws, ordinances, and regulations, nor does the State require that the municipality have an established administrative sanction (fine) process at its disposal for the punishment of violators.

The City is located within the Rice Creek Watershed District.  In its effort to minimize storm water runoff, the District encourages minimization of impervious surfaces in developed areas.

==Sports==
The Twins Cities Titans of the NEFL are a semi-pro football team who play in Arden Hills.

==New Minnesota Stadium==
[[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey County]] officials announced in May 2011 that they had reached an agreement with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] to be the team's local partner for a [[U.S. Bank Stadium|new stadium]]. The site of the stadium would be the former [[Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant|Twins Cities Army Ammunitions Plant]] in Arden Hills, which is about 10 miles from the [[Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome|Metrodome]] in Minneapolis. The agreement called for an $884 million stadium and an additional $173 million for on-site infrastructure, parking and environmental costs.<ref name=AP>{{cite news|agency=Associated Press|title=Vikings, Ramsey Co. announce stadium deal|url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/121580574.html|date=May 10, 2011|work=Star Tribune|access-date=May 10, 2011| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110606160035/http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/121580574.html| archive-date= June 6, 2011 | url-status= live}}</ref>

Ramsey county said the Vikings would commit $407 million to the project, which was about 44% of the stadium cost and 39% of the overall cost. The county's cost would have been $350 million, financed by a half-cent sales tax increase. The remaining amount of $300 million would be paid by Minnesota taxpayers.<ref name=AP />

Governor [[Mark Dayton]] said fixing the roads near the location would likely cost between $175 and 240 million.<ref name=AP />

This plan fell through, however, on March 1, 2012 when Governor Dayton announced the stadium would be built on the site of their former home, the Metrodome.<ref>{{cite web|title=Minnesota Vikings Website|url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Gov-Dayton-Legislative-Leaders-Minneapolis--Vikings-Announce-Stadium-Agreement/36fb1f09-5a0f-4701-9143-dfe6d6c4b8fb|access-date=May 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120706052556/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Gov-Dayton-Legislative-Leaders-Minneapolis--Vikings-Announce-Stadium-Agreement/36fb1f09-5a0f-4701-9143-dfe6d6c4b8fb|archive-date=July 6, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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