Everything you need to know about failed economic development policy
This photo, taken in 2009, should tell you everything you need to know about failed economic development policy in the United States. The stadium construction, parking lots, pedestrian overpass, shopping mall, the dozen lanes of interstate and the indoor ski slop. Yes, an indoor ski slope. While I’ve always been fascinated by indoor ski slopes; … Read more
Do sport teams help a town’s image?
Is Minneapolis-St. Paul that much more liveable now than from 1993 to 2000? It’s a hard question to answer. I don’t remember 1993, and even 2000 is a bit hazy. I was all of 15 when the Wild arrived in Minnesota and the only thing I remember is that everyone was disappointed in the name. … Read more
The new Vikings stadium & the psychology of sports fans
It looks as if Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is pushing the Vikings to look downtown Minneapolis. While I’m not going to dive into my thoughts and opinions on the stadium proposal, I wanted to share a diatribe that really explains what is driving the public and policy makers into making such a poor economic decision. … Read more
