The purpose of this study is to examine the economic control the Minnesota Vikings have in Minneapolis, and to better understand the financial control the Vikings have on the people of Minneapolis and its economy. Minneapolis relies on the Vikings to help provide visitors to their city, which creates new spending. And U.S Bank Stadium is a pivotal aspect of Minneapolis and their surrounding communities and their financial success. This study will examine and answer the following research questions; how is the Minneapolis economy affected by the financing of the U.S Bank Stadium construction? Stadiums are not built overnight and they are not free. Someone has to build it and pay for it. The Viking’s ownership wants its fans to help keep the
