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Tag: Super Bowl

After making little on 2013 Super Bowl, city agreed to similar services for 2018 bid

Mayor Landrieu has said the city netted just $500,000 from the 2013 Super Bowl.
by Charles Maldonado July 31, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Local tax rebate to NFL for Super Bowl tops $500,000 — but well below cap

By prior agreement, certain NFL expenses associated with the big game were exempt from local taxes.
by Charles Maldonado September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Skies will soon buzz with drones—but cops may not like it

by Mark Moseley September 27, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

A drone of our own! How the city should sell its latest dream

by Mark Moseley September 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

We’ll have to find another way to burn the Vikings tonight

by Mark Moseley September 9, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Distracted or disillusioned?

by The Editors February 11, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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