Main Street Sports Group, the owner of FanDuel Sports Network, announced on Tuesday that it will close its Minneapolis operations and lay off approximately 20 employees this spring.
The notice filed with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development states the layoffs are expected to take effect beginning on April 14, at the conclusion of the NHL and NBA regular seasons.
FanDuel Sports Network North is the regional broadcaster for the Timberwolves, Lynx and Wild. The network had previously aired Twins games as Bally Sports North until its [contract lapsed going into the 2025 season](https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/bally-sports-will-not-carry-twins-games-in-2025-if-new-deal-isnt-reached/); [MLB now directly produces the Twins’ telecasts](https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/heres-how-to-watch-the-twins-on-tv-this-season/) through Twins.TV.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Main Street Sports Group for comment and is awaiting a response.
It’s unclear how the layoffs will affect broadcasts for the Lynx, who begin their season on May 10.