2011 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. (Pioneer Press: Chris Polydoroff) (Chris Polydoroff) Locating the Vikings stadium near the Basilica of St. Mary would certainly get us to the point of there being little distinction between faith and fervor. It will...

Rev. John Bauer intends to do everything he can to protect Minneapolis' Basilica of St. Mary against what he considers its greatest threat -- a new Minnesota Vikings football stadium. In recent weeks, the basilica's rector has emerged as the key figure...

Friday was a day when church met state. Gov. Mark Dayton and Rev. John Bauer from the Basilica of St. Mary met to discuss the possibility of a Vikings stadium being built next to the century-old basilica. Basilica staff and neighbors don't want the...

Basilica leaders have already come out to say they’re not pleased with a stadium proposal they feel would be too near to their church. Father John Bauer said earlier this week that people at the Basilica feel like they would be a football throw away. ...

There's a private meeting Friday about a potential new Vikings stadium. Gov. Mark Dayton is meeting with Father John Bauer, the leader of the Basilica. Bauer says he's concerned about potential damage to the landmark as well as traffic, congestion, and...

While noting the city and team ‘have said little publicly’ about the idea, Dayton said, but it has ‘significant advantages’ over the Dome. It's a parcel owned largely by Xcel Energy and the city of Minneapolis. The site also has some detractors. ...