Minnesota Wild, St. Paul and the definition of insanity
If the Minnesota Viking’s quest for a $1 billion taxpayer funded stadium wasn’t enough sports related drama for the year, the Minnesota Wild ownership group is asking for for a practice facility that “would cost $45 million to $55 million and would be linked by tunnel or skyway to the Xcel Energy Center” [Pioneer Press, … 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
