Earlier this week the City of Minneapolis Community Development & Regulatory Services approved a reconfigured tailgating zone, sending the issue forward to a full City Council vote on Friday, May 27.
The progress comes on the heels of a years-long effort between the Vikings, the City and various neighborhood groups to ensure tailgating continues at U.S. Bank Stadium amid a shifting landscape. Since the stadium design was unveiled in 2013, over $1 billion in development has been announced, commenced or completed in the surrounding area, leading to a complete transformation of East Town and the loss of several surface parking lots.