The Inside Scoop by our Local Expert
The Minneapolis Target Field (previously Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome) is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is home to the Minnesota Twins, the Minnesota Vikings, and the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, so sports events are certainly plentiful in Minneapolis.The Target Field currently sits on 20 acres of land. The building is 16 stories tall and includes a 10-acre fiberglass roof. In addition, there are 98 suites and 64,000 seats in the arena of the Target Field, so many fans can be accommodated during events. Some of the major events that have been hosted at Target Field include the NFL Super Bowl, the MLB All-Star game, two MLB World Series Championships, and one NCAA Division One Final Four Championship. It is the only stadium in the world to have hosted so many big events.After taking a while to begin work on the construction of the Metrodome, it finally opened in 1982 and cost a total of $55 million. The formerly named Metrodome field was appointed in honor of former U.S. Senator and Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey because he loved Minnesota and was a big sports aficionado.In addition to sporting events, Target Field has hosted an array of other events. These include concerts, motorsports events, and other small-scale events for local high schools and colleges. No matter what the event, Target Field is a great place to relax and enjoy some entertainment.