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MSFASubmitsDesignPackagetoMinneapolisStadiumImplementationCommittee andCityofMinneapolisforReview

Minneapolis, MN (May 13, 2013) The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA), the Minnesota Vikings and HKS Sports & Entertainment Group together unveiled the design of the States new multi purposestadiumMondayeveninginMinneapolis,amajormilestoneingettingthe$975millionstadium built on time and on budget. The design package will now be submitted to the Minneapolis Stadium ImplementationCommitteeandtheCityofMinneapolisforreview. Described as an authentic structure influenced by its Minnesota location, the new stadium exhibits a bold, progressive design that combines efficient functionality with stunning architecture. With a soaring prow,thelargesttransparentroofintheworld,andoperabledoorsthatopentothedowntownskyline, thefacilitysopennessandsleekgeometricexteriorwillmakeitunlikeanyotherstadiuminthecountry. The design reflects the true story of the Minnesota community with its international style driven by climatic response and energy conservation, said Bryan Trubey, design principal, HKS Sports & Entertainment Group. The interior volume makes it the most versatile, multiuse building in the countrywiththemostadvanceddigitalagetechnology. Throughout the design process, HKS identified four major influencers that shaped the functional form and architecture of the building: climate, geography, history of important civic structures and technology.TherecentpatternofmodernandprogressivephysicalforminMinnesotawillcontinuewith this facility, beginning with the roof. With ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) on the roofs southern half, visitors will feel as if they are sitting outside without being exposed to the elements. Sustainable characteristics will be utilized to produce lower operating costs in winter and summer, and the stadiums sloped roof will be the most efficient roof structure in the nation, a remarkable engineering featconsideringthesnowloadingrequirementswithMinnesotasclimate. The new stadium will be capable of hosting more events than any other large stadium in the world. Despite its versatility, the stadiums football configuration puts the fans closer to the field than in any otherNFLstadium. Tonights unveiling showcases a bold, iconic design delivered by HKS, said Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf. Not only is this facility unique to Minnesota, but the stadium will also provide Vikings fans withthebestgamedayexperienceintheNFL,whichhasalwaysbeenourgoal.

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 Vikingsfanswillbeclosertotheactionthananystadiuminthecountry,saidVikingsOwner/Chairman Zygi Wilf. The combination of operable end walls with a clear roof and large windows throughout the facility will give fans the opportunity to experience the best of both worlds: an outdoor feel with protectionfromtheelements. Just as important as the experience for all users of the stadium is the buildings impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. Following Mondays design presentation, the MSFA voted unanimously to approve the design and submit the details of the stadium to the Minneapolis Stadium Implementation CommitteeandtheCityofMinneapolisforreview. We wanted a design that encourages a connection into the neighborhoods, that will spur economic development and that will act as a destination rather than a barrier, said Michele KelmHelgen, Chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority. The design, the amount of glass and light and the transparency makes this an iconic building that will attract a Super Bowl, NCAA basketball and baseball tournaments, world class concerts and other great events. The benefits to the states economy will be incredible. Groundbreakingforthenew65,000seatstadiumwilltakeplaceinOctober2013,anddemolitionofthe Metrodome will begin early in 2014. The new stadium is scheduled to be open in time for the Vikings 2016season. We look forward to bringing this wonderful design to life and beginning construction in a few short months, said John Wood, senior vice president at Mortenson Construction, the stadium builder. This stadium will be built for Minnesota by Minnesotans, and it will create an estimated 7,500 construction related jobs and deliver substantial business opportunities for hundreds of local subcontractors and suppliers. Formoreinformationorforinterviewrequests,pleasecontactanyofthefollowing: JennHathaway,DirectorofCommunications,MinnesotaSportsFacilitiesAuthority 612.335.3308 jenn.hathaway@msfa.com JeffAnderson,DirectorofCorporateCommunications,MinnesotaVikings 952.828.6570 andersonj@vikings.nfl.net CameronSnyder,DirectorofCommunications,MortensonConstruction 763.287.5493 cameron.snyder@mortenson.com TrishMartineck,DirectorofCommunications,HKSSports&EntertainmentGroup 214.969.3379 tmartineck@hksinc.com