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Other notable failed stadium projects:
1972: Vikings rolled out plan for a 70,000-seat dome, located where Target Center sits. Mayor Charles Stenvig was opposed, among others.
1972: Reporter George Beran hid in a closet to hear St. Paul Mayor Lawrence Cohen's still-secret plan for 80,000-seat outdoor stadium for Vikings and Gophers near State Fairgrounds. "Operation Skyhigh'' died quietly.
2000: Twins CEO Chris Clouser wanted outdoor baseball with temporary bleachers holding 25,000 in Mall of America parking lot for September series vs. Texas. Porta Potty Park didn't float with MLB.
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