Those are the two things that would have to be real serious points of any discussion. The Vikings are not looking for a long-term thing. Their answers to those questions would determine a lot about how involved we got this time.

This isn't about the Vikings. It's about developing a good facility and a plan that will work for the community for other events, too.

No money will be asked for from the school district or the city this time around. We will not be seeking any support from the city or school district.

My only claim to fame was being all-conference and that came from leading the league in fouls. I averaged 4 a game. Thank God Joe doesn't foul much.

The shrinkage of profitability is going to force the consolidation or cessation of services that live on the profitability of other services. You never see these limited-service hospitals start without the leverage of the physician-ownership piece.