Target Field
Minneapolis, MN

Come April 2010, for the first time since 1981, the Minnesota Twins will play baseball outside in Minneapolis. For more than a decade, the Twins struggled to receive approval for funding a new ballpark from the State of Minnesota. In May 2006, that struggle came to an end when the state approved financing to construct a $522 million ballpark for the Twins. Under the state of Minnesota's authorizing legislation, the county's share of financing the ballpark is $350 million for construction and infrastructure costs, while the Twins organization is contributing $130 million. Nearly one year after state approval, the Twins officially unveiled plans for their new ballpark. On September 15, 2008, the Twins announced they had reached an agreement with the Target Corporation to name the ballpark Target Field. Financial terms were not released, but the partnership lasts for 25 years. 

The Minnesota Twins will play their first game at Target Field on April 12, 2010 against the Boston Red Sox. It is being built in downtown Minneapolis on an eight acre site next to the downtown Warehouse District. For the first time since the Twins played at the Metropolitan Stadium in 1981, baseball will be played outside in April 2010. According to HOK, architect of the new stadium, Target Field reflects Minnesota's dynamic blend of urban sophistication and outdoor vitality. The majority of fans attending Twins games will enter through Target Plaza, a park-like gathering area, outside of the right field entrance gate. This landscaped area will feature a 1,500 pound bronze glove, player statues of Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, and Kirby Puckett; a wall tribute to Minnesota ballparks, and the Metropolitan Stadium flagpole. Inside, Target Field will have 40,000 seats, 18,500 seats in the lower deck, with the main three tier grandstand extending from the right field foul pole to home plate and to the left field foul pole. Additionally, Target Field will include a natural beige limestone exterior, a Twins Hall of Fame, 60 private suites and 4,000 club seats. A double decked grandstand will be located in left field with additional seating in right field. Located in the northwest corner of the ballpark will be the Budweiser Roof Deck that will feature a fire pit, bar, 150 bleacher seats and standing room for 150 fans. It will provide fans with views of the Minneapolis skyline and Target Field. Additional gathering locations for fans to grab food and beverages include the Legends Club Lounge, located on the club level that pays tribute to Twins Hall of Famers, the Met Club, open to all season ticket holders that is located down the right field line, and the Town Ball Tavern, a celebration of Minnesota amateur baseball that is open to all fans. Themed concessions will also be located throughout Target Field including the Taste of Twins territory, Hennepin Grille, Senor Smokes and Frankie V's Italian.
 

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• Tenant: Minnesota Twins
• Capacity: 42,000
• Surface: Grass
• Cost: $522 Million
• Opening: April 12, 2010
• Dimensions: 339-L, 377-LC, 404-C, 367-RC, 328-R
• Architect: HOK Sport & HGA

• Location: Warehouse District, adjacent to the Target Center
• Public Financing: $390 Million from county.
• Private Financing: $130 Million from Minnesota Twins
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Pictures: Courtesy millcityexplorer, Post Bulletin,  Minnesota Twins, Phil Essington, Ballpark Authority

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