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GOP Lawmakers Seek Vikings Stadium Money For Veterans Homes

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Republican lawmakers are looking at an unusual funding source for three new veterans homes: U.S. Bank Stadium.

It turns out that the special fund set aside for paying off the billion-dollar stadium is growing faster than expected. And some lawmakers want to take from the Vikes to pay vets.

“I can’t think of a better use of the ‘People’s Stadium’ money to go toward the people’s veterans homes,” said Rep. Sarah Anderson (R), State Government Finance Committee.

Minnesota has a critical shortage of veterans medical and nursing home facilities, forcing many vets to drive hours for care.