Could the Minnesota Twins become the Wisconsin Twins until the end of the pandemic?
State Representative Patrick Garofalo, R-Farmington, plans to introduce legislation that will allow the Twins to play their home games in Wisconsin during the pandemic if the state decides not to allow fans into sporting events during the pandemic. While the Twins have sent a plan to Governor Walz to host 26% of capacity at Target Field, there is no word if that plan will be allowed.
“Teams across the country have safely allowed fans at stadiums and even typically liberal states like Colorado have announced that fans will be able to enjoy outdoor baseball,” said Rep. Garofalo. “Releasing the Twins from any state contractual obligations to play in Minnesota, will give Minnesotans the chance to cross the river and cheer on the team. The Twins are not the only business having to tolerate the slow-moving Walz administration. This is illustrative of what the wedding planning, youth sports tournament and hospital industries have been dealing with. Minnesotans are ready to safely reopen many activities. It is time for Governor Walz to stop holding Minnesota back.”
Wisconsin health officials recently granted the Milwaukee Brewers to host games with more than 10,000 fans in attendance.
