MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When the Minnesota Vikings play at home, their stadium becomes one of Minnesota’s largest cities. The safety of 65,000 fans is a top priority for the team.
The Vikings have paid at least 60 Minneapolis police officers in the past to work each game day, which is a separate job from their city service.
But Lt. Bob Kroll, president of the Minneapolis police union, is concerned that will not be in the playbook at U.S. Bank Stadium.
“Since the Metrodome was there, our officers have been working there off-duty,” Kroll said.