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Vikings stadium issue destined for special session

Zygi Wilf, Greg Coleman

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, right, visits with Vikings fan Skolt Scott at the site of the former Army ammunitions plant Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in Arden Hills, Minn., after a news conference announcing a deal with Ramsey County to collaborate on a $1.1 billion retractable-roof football stadium on the site 10 miles from the present Metrodome where the Vikings play. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

AP

The Minnesota Legislature ends its 2011 session on Monday, and with a $1.8 billion gap when it comes to curing a $5 billion budget deficit, the issue of getting a new stadium for the Vikings remains on the back burner.

With the budget still unresolved, both problems are destined for a special session, according to the Associated Press.

Governor Mark Dayton has the ability to call the legislators back for a special session, and the legislators can stay as long as they want.

So, basically, the question of whether -- and where -- the Vikings will be getting a new stadium in Minnesota will continue to linger, just like the lockout.