Minnesota’s beloved major pro sports teams hit the turf, grass, hardcourt and ice year-round in buildings that increasingly betray their age, catalyzing a cycle of pleas at the State Capitol for help with renovation needs to keep the facilities fresh.
The state’s professional football, hockey and baseball teams are all going to be seeking help from the Legislature either this year or in the near future. The men’s and women’s basketball teams await the resolution of their ownership situation, but they already have plenty of concerns about fan experience at Target Center, their home court.
Minnesota’s cherished professional sports teams—football, hockey, baseball, and basketball—compete year-round in aging venues that are showing their wear and tear. This has sparked a growing push for state support to modernize these facilities and ensure they remain competitive and appealing to fans.
The state’s NFL, NHL, and MLB teams are all expected to seek assistance from the Legislature, either this year or in the near future, to fund much-needed renovations. Meanwhile, the men’s and women’s basketball teams, currently in limbo due to unresolved ownership issues, are already voicing concerns about the fan experience at their home court, the Target Center. As these iconic venues age, the call for state investment to keep them fresh and functional is becoming increasingly urgent.
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