Almanac: At the Capitol

The Vikings just got knocked out of the Senate tax bill. On a 41-22 vote, Democratic Senator John Marty managed to get an amendment passed on the Senate floor that takes out language that would study a new stadium for the Vikings. Tax Chair Tom Bakk pointed out that the Vikings lease is up soon and many "want to make sure the Vikings don't leave." But longtime stadium opponent Marty said there is "no urgency" and Republican Sen. Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen) called it a "Hail Mary" pass on the last day, added in tax committee. Many lawmakers want to tackle the topic next year, not this year.