“They’re gone from Minneapolis — not just the suburbs, the distant suburbs," Zulgad said. “Hotels, apartment buildings, bars, restaurants … just like the Braves and the Patriots. And don’t underestimate this: thousands of parking spaces.
“The City of Minneapolis is charging 25 bucks a game to park in the ramps next to the arena and Target Field, and the Twins and the Timberwolves get none of the revenue. It’s a city operation.
“Build the arena on your land, you surround it with parking and it’s your money. Forty bucks, 3,000 spots … that’s $120,000 a game for parking."
Plus valet, Judd. “Right! Plus valet,” he said.
A regular Asteroid City somewhere out there in the current boondocks. We skeptics already see that.
There might even be A-Rod’s Apparel, where the well-to-do visiting media member can buy a very expensive shirt.