Note that the revenues from the bar cars alone would practically pay for both projects.

You will note that Spirit Lake would be perfect for a traditional mass Viking funeral in the event of another season like the one just past.

Ho ho ho:  
"Reinert Announces Proposal for Viking's Stadium in Duluth"

The City already supports a tourism industry in excess of 3.5 million tourists annually with a direct economic impact ranging from $750-$780 million. Of these, 48% already travel north from the 11 county metro area. Another 29% come from the rest of Minnesota. "Duluth is already a favorite destination for Minnesotans. Adding a Vikings venue will just be one more reason for folks to travel to a favorite destination. Additionally, The Northern Lights Express, a 155-mile passenger rail line connecting Minneapolis to Duluth, can provide great convenience to Vikings fans that prefer to not battle the dense metro traffic during Sundays.

I have to admit that enlisting Demon Rum was a brilliant addition.

The Senator proposes that the state's portion of stadium funding be paid through the passage of his proposed Sunday Sales legislation. SF 0197, which currently rests with the Senate Commerce Committee, is estimated to generate $10.6 million dollars in net revenue each year for states like Minnesota.