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Eric Roper

Reporter | Minneapolis
Phone: 612-673-1732
Eric Roper covers the city of Minneapolis with a focus on City Hall. He previously covered the Minnesota Legislature at the Capitol and the state’s congressional delegation at the paper’s Washington bureau.

Recent content from Eric Roper

Vikings stadium deal may test Minneapolis charter

The plan for a Vikings stadium proposes bypassing a key local hurdle: a mandated vote on subsidies over $10M.

Updated: March 12, 2012, - 05:57 AM

Sides square off on citywide stadium vote

Mayor R.T. Rybak said Thursday that Minneapolis can invest $338 million in a new Vikings stadium without triggering a referendum, despite a charter mandate that calls for a citywide vote on any sports subsidy of $10 million or more.

Updated: March 11, 2012, - 08:42 AM

Minneapolis city staffers spent 1,369 hours on stadium planning

That's eight workers over 13 1/2 months, a report says. At Capitol, work on a bill continues.

Updated: March 03, 2012, - 02:46 AM

Mpls. restaurant taxes sky-high

In fact, they're the highest in the nation, according to one study.

Updated: February 28, 2012, - 10:34 PM

Minneapolis council holds the line on Vikings stadium

A seven-member bloc on the City Council favors a referendum on any Viking stadium subsidy.

Updated: February 25, 2012, - 12:55 AM

Vikings stadium deal stays out of reach

The governor said he is still hopeful but won't use the word "optimistic" anymore as supporters await Minneapolis council backing.

Updated: February 22, 2012, - 06:53 AM

Tentative stadium deal for U, Vikings

It would give team a place to play during construction. Also, Minneapolis says Target Center improvements still on table.

Updated: February 20, 2012, - 10:59 PM

Minneapolis considers ways to get North Side rolling

City officials say streetcars would signal investment in a region hit by poverty and disaster.

Updated: February 17, 2012, - 10:21 PM

Minneapolis in search of gold standard for bronzes

Mpls. is tepid about taking over decisions on who or what gets statues.

Updated: February 13, 2012, - 11:15 PM

Unused Wi-Fi costs Minneapolis millions

The city uses only a small portion of the Wi-Fi services that it's paying for.

Updated: February 03, 2012, - 11:05 PM

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