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This year, however, the Metrodome was abandoned in favor of a garish new park called Target Field, which completely failed to preserve the Dome's clammy air, or stained green carpeting.

Little-Known Facts About the Twins Jason Gay 2010

In addition to a likely crowd advantage, the Big Red can check off another item in the standard underdog's checklist: the team is as familiar with the spacious Dome's sight lines as any arena except their own.

The One Game You Can't Miss Darren Everson 2010

In addition to a likely crowd advantage, the Big Red can check off another item in the standard underdog's checklist: the team is as familiar with the spacious Dome's sight lines as any arena except their own.

The One Game You Can't Miss Darren Everson 2010

Workers were set to start slathering a fresh coat of white paint on the Capitol Dome's cast-iron exterior Monday, the Architect of the Capitol said in a statement.

Fresh paint for the Capitol Dome 2010

He also said that Dome's failure to mention the possibility of Libertarian candidates "chilipunked" him.

Archive 2008-03-01 2008

Just this year, Randy Moss returned to Minnesota and departed again in less than a month, coach Brad Childress was fired midseason, Favre was embroiled in an embarrassing NFL investigation and the Dome's roof collapsed last weekend, rendering the team homeless.

WATCH: Favre Knocked Out Of Bears Game AP/The Huffington Post 2010

In addition to a likely crowd advantage, the Big Red can check off another item in the standard underdog's checklist: the team is as familiar with the spacious Dome's sight lines as any arena except their own.

The One Game You Can't Miss Darren Everson 2010

The Twins wore replicas of their uniforms from 1982, the Dome's first season, with the red caps and cursive lettering on their chests.

USATODAY.com 2008

Among Le Dome's regular clientele were Marvin and Barbara Davis, who one memorable evening hosted an intimate dinner in a private dining room for ten of their closest friends, including Sidney Poitier,

Hollywood, Interrupted Mark Ebner 2008

The Dome's cost -- funded by lottery money, corporate sponsors and ticket sales -- was always problematic: [Pound sterling] 289 million for the world's biggest party tent, [Pound sterling] 202 million for the exhibits and programs inside and the rest for administrative and other costs.

Why The Dome Was A Dud 2008