The Twins Stadium bill did not emerge from the House Tax Committee on Friday. The committee began the discussion at 8:00 AM. They are continuing the discussion in committee on Monday. One thing is clear. The bill exiting the committee will look noticeably different...
Highlights of the Minnesota Twins Ballpark Proposal SF1857/HF2214 Chief Authors: Senator Dean Johnson and Representative Harry Mares Details: · Allows for a $300 million dollar open-air stadium (roof ready). · Requires no increase in state sales, property or income...
Minnesotans have frequently been called fair weather fans when it comes to our sports teams, especially the Minnesota Twins. As the old adage goes “they love you when you are winning.” With an 18-7 record, the team with the lowest payroll is generating...
Former Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek spoke at the legislature yesterday in favor of a constitutional amendment for the creation of a Heritage Enhancement Council authored by Rep Mark Holsten (R–56A, Stillwater). If the legislation and the amendment were to pass a...
The Twins Stadium may have passed out of committee in order to meet with the prescribed deadline, but the initiative was not met with much favor in 1997 and it probably will not fare much better in 2001. The reason is the owner, Carl Pohlad. Support for Pohlad is the...
