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[thefriendlytipster]

Looks like the Twins might get a new deal. Funny how they don't want a referendum. It would be horrible if people decided which luxury taxes they wanted to pay. Anyone else mad they're talking about stadiums in times of deficits, tuitiion hikes, layoffs, and school closings?

Under the terms of the plan to be unveiled at a Metrodome press conference Monday, the Twins and the county would build a $360 million, 42,000-seat open-air stadium. The site is near the confluence of Interstate Hwy. 394, the end of the Hiawatha Light Rail line and the proposed Northstar commuter rail in downtown Minneapolis.

The total cost of the ballpark project is projected to be $478 million, including bonding costs, site preparation and surrounding infrastructure, such as road and pedestrian improvements. No state money would be required.

One group that probably won't be voting on the tax -- which would amount to three cents on every $20 in purchases -- is Hennepin County residents: County and team officials said that requiring a public referendum would kill the deal.

www.startribune.com/stories/462/5365857.html

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