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Saint Paul Council approves police agreement to staff law-enforcement at Vikings games

5875902 · September 3, 2025
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Summary

The City Council approved an agreement authorizing Saint Paul Police Department officers to provide law-enforcement services at Minnesota Vikings games at U.S. Bank Stadium; the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority will pay officers $150 per hour and the city will not incur direct costs.

The Saint Paul City Council on a 7-0 vote adopted a resolution authorizing the Saint Paul Police Department to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) to provide law-enforcement security services meeting NFL standards at U.S. Bank Stadium for games through the contract period.

Deputy Chief Flynn told the council that MSFA has requested help because the Minneapolis Police Department is “far below strength” and neighboring…

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