Mike Opat
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- Hennepin County Board approves take-over of land through eminent domain for Twins stadium
The Minnesota Twins and Hennepin County took a major step forward towards construction on the new ballpark as the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved changes to an agreement between the team and the county, which will give the Twins a larger financial and legal role in the ballpark plan. County officials welcomed the changes and said they will likely set the stage for groundbreaking next month.
- It's going to be a "ballpark"...which is different from a stadium
MPR’s Marriane Combs takes a look at the early design drafts for the Minnesota Twins new ballpark. Combs highlights efforts to make venue different from a stadium…and neighborhood friendly.
- Hennepin County has lots of work to do before Twins stadium becomes reality
MPR’s Brandt Williams reports that there's much to do before the new Twins stadium becomes a reality. Hennepin County commissioners must still approve the tax increase...and the county must begin the process of examining the environmental impact of the downtown ballpark.
- Hennepin County and Twins outline stadium deal...Pohlad asks, where's my roof?
MPR's Brandt Williams reports that the Minnesota Twins and Hennepin County have agreed to a funding plan for a new baseball stadium in downtown Minneapolis. The plan for the $360 million facility will include private funding from Twins owner Carl Pohlad and public money from the county in the form of a sales tax increase.
- Back to drawing board...It's another Opening Day, but little movement on a stadium
The Minnesota Twins begin their home season against the Toronto Blue Jays and team officials say they expect a sold-out crowd at the Metrodome. Some Twins boosters had hoped to be laying the groundwork to replace the Dome by this time, but a ballpark bill passed in last session failed to produce a workable solution. So far in 2003, lawmakers have remained relatively mute on stadium legislation.
- Lease settlement considered by MSFC, MLB, and Minnesota Twins
MPR's Tom Scheck reports that members of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission could vote on a proposed settlement with Major League Baseball and the Minnesota Twins. The commission, which owns and operates the Metrodome, filed suit against the two entities after the league announced that it wanted to eliminate two teams. No teams were named, but the Twins were considered a top candidate.
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