Minnesota Vikings & The New Stadium

One of the topics huge in Minnesota that is currently being stalled is the new Minnesota Vikings Football Stadium.  If the lawmakers took a few minutes to look at all the upside to having a new stadium they would and should approve a financial package to get the job done. 

Think of all the construction jobs it will create, if they built the stadium and the casino on the same location at the same time. Two major construction projects equal lots of jobs for a job market that is straining.  These jobs mean money pouring back into the Metro Economy.  While the projects are being built the Vikings will most likely sign a new extension on the Metro-dome Stadium until their new facility is ready. By creating this new stadium we guarantee the Minnesota Vikings will be in the state for a very long time.  The number 30 years keeps coming up in conversations as the length of time it will take to pay off the new stadium.  If the Vikings stay in the state it assures the Metro / Minnesota a steady 30 mil + in income yearly and that is in addition to the 10 mil + in estimated tax revenue that the new casino would bring in. Then there's the vendors and stadium personnel it will take to operate and maintain this venue.  That’s even more long term jobs and money pumped into the Minnesota economy. 


Rumor has it that Ziggy wants to bring an MLS ( Major League Soccer ) team to Minnesota. A new facility would help in efforts to bring that to fruition. Even more revenue and jobs for the Minnesota economy. If my facts are correct the MLS season runs 30 plus games and the estimated average attendance is 14 to 18 thousand per game. 

It is my opinion that using the 300 million to assist in keeping a steady 30 million in revenue pumping into the state economy and in the process add an extra 10 mil.  Combine that with adding a huge amount of jobs and you have a winning formula for jump starting our economy here in Minnesota. I know there are those people out there that don’t want to use state money to get this thing going but if it jump starts the economy then I am all for it.  To the lawmakers of the state of Minnesota I would say get out of your own way and get this Minnesota Economy back on track. If it takes building a casino and a new stadium then do it.  There has been billions given to banks, loan companies, car companies and many others to bail them out and set them back on track. Why is this situation any different.  


Here you have a business that has been in this state for some 50 years and have expressed the desire to stay here, all they are asking for is a little help in getting a new building built. A building I might add that would be used not only for Football but other events as well.  They have proposed to put up the lion's share of the money to get it done.  

Until next time….

The Year in Review

Over the past year we have seen jobs go away, housing go away, and businesses collapse, yet we move on hoping things will get better.  The politicians have finally started showing their true self absorbing stripes. They hold up progress on whatever they wish unless it benefits them and the advancement of their political careers. It didn't matter what the situation was. W ether it be a state government in crisis or so other piece of legislation the get a project moving.  Why is it that our political leaders think of themselves until its time for election then they remember who put them where they are?  Lets hope that in the coming year we will have a government that looks out the people that put them in office. With good planning and follow through they should be able to generate new jobs. Give business a reason to stay and expand that way they can generate the jobs necessary to turn this economy around.

until next time....

Love it in this Business

Written by Fermin Washington

Being in the real estate business hasn’t exactly been easy these last few years but you know, I’m starting to learn there are other things besides price and rates that can set me apart. Many of my clients are first-time home buyers which means they’re looking for more than just a great deal, they’re looking for guidance. So I’ve become the expert in all things Santa Ana from the restaurants to the school systems to the Home Security santa anacompanies – when my customers have questions I want to be able to answer them without any hesitation! I’ve had a lot of positive feedback and I know that the market will come back like they always do and I want to just ensure that when it does and these same home buyers are selling or buying again, they come to me. There’s something to be said for leaving a lasting positive impression in someone’s mind, you know? And that also means that they’re more likely to recommend me to their friends and relatives when they’re buying.

Emergency Preparedness

Contributed by Milford Woods

I have designed an emergency preparedness plan for my family. Natural and manmade disasters can wreak havoc on your life and if you are not ready for them, it can be dangerous. I went throughout the house with a checklist to make sure we were stocked with supplies. My kids thought it was a game so it was a fun activity for them. Hopefully it was also teaching them how they should be ready when and if disaster strikes. I made sure that none of the circuits were overloaded with a lot of devices. I checked the kitchen to make sure there was not any greasy buildup that could lead to a fire. I checked the smoke detectors to make sure the batteries were working. I also made sure that my daughters knew how to call for help in the event of an emergency in case we were unable to. I even went online at ATLANTAHOMEsecurity.comto see if there was anything special I needed to do with our alarm system. We feel that we are ready for anything that may come our way.

Water - Water Everywhere

Well here we are a month later and lots has happened in the past month. Lots of storms rolling through. Winds up to 60 mph tearing up trees and pulling shingles off houses. Rivers are flash flooding steadily. City streets with water on them deep enough to stall out cars and block traffic. One such storm found several people putting a canoe on the street and racing down a couple blocks.

Until next time...

Mine is better than Yours

Yesterday a buddy of mine(Jack), and I went fly fishing for Bass. We had a fantastic time until Jack started to brag about his fishing equipment. He latched onto a huge fish and battled it for several minutes before landing it. All they while he was battling the fish he was making comments on how strong his new line was, and then it was the materials his fly rod was made of.

I told him how the rod I was using was so old and had landed so many fish and it was made of good ol' fiberglass.  He just laughed at me and told me I should up grade my equipment because someday I was going to tackle a monster fish and wind up losing it. I smirked and kept right on fishing.

We bantered back and forth while we fished. After about four hours of fishing Jack looked at me and smiled as he heard the loud crack as my old rod snapped in half. All I could do is laugh as I remembered what he had just told me a few hours earlier.I finally conceded the need for a new fishing rod.

 I guess you were right Jack, I am going to have to get a new fishing rod now. But, until then I will just use my backup. I reached down and grabbed another set-up and continued fishing. We fished for about an hour then called it a day. The next day I went in search of a new rod while Jack held the bragging rights for the biggest fish of the week at 6 pounds 7 ounces.  He out fished me by three pounds.  Wait till next time Jack.  See you Sunday for a rematch.

until next time keep your lines in the water and fish on your table.

The Rain Came Down and the Floods Came Up!

Yesterday in St Cloud Minnesota we were blessed with a little rain.  As you will see in this video report from the St Cloud Times.  More rain in the forecast for sure.  A friend of the family has posted pictures of people canoeing down the street there is so much water. When I get a link to them I will add it to this post.

Until next time
Keep dry & God Speed