The University of St Thomas students will graduate at the Metrodome this Saturday, May 22nd due to construction of the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex on the St. Paul campus. I am sure St Thomas grads are a little disappointed to be graduating at the Dome, but on the plus side they will be able to invite as many family and friends as they want since they have 30-40,000 seats available. The Dome will be set up in baseball fashion so I am not sure what kind of views parents will have of their kids receiving the diploma. If you go to the Metrodome this Saturday and see the ceremony, let me know how it goes! I checked the St Thomas web site and they have plenty of details for the students and guests. Check it out here.
I do have to say the Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome is definitely a multi-purpose facility.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Heading to the HHH Metrodome soon? Check out the best places to Park Near the Metrodome...
With Spring Graduations and Gopher Baseball, there are lots of upcoming events at the HHH Metrodome. Whether you are a local heading over to watch the Minnesota Golden Gophers Baseaball team or an out-of-towner coming in for one of the graduations happening at the Metrodome, parking near the HHH Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis can be a challenge.
Even as a seasoned "dome veteran" I still have troubles some time figuring out where I can and can't park and what the best place is to find a spot without driving around for hours. So if you are heading to the HHH Metrodome any time soon and are planning on Parking near the Metrodome check out the parking ahead of time!
When I park near the dome I typically leave my car in one of the ramps, although you usually have to walk a little farther than the surface lots, you can almost always find a spot. I like the Government Center Ramp on 5th Ave and 6th Street, or the Riverfront Parking Ramp on 2nd Street and Washington Ave, or Mill Quarter Parking Ramp also on 2nd and Washington. To view Parking Near the Metrodome, follow this link to the City of Minneapolis Parking Map.
Even as a seasoned "dome veteran" I still have troubles some time figuring out where I can and can't park and what the best place is to find a spot without driving around for hours. So if you are heading to the HHH Metrodome any time soon and are planning on Parking near the Metrodome check out the parking ahead of time!
When I park near the dome I typically leave my car in one of the ramps, although you usually have to walk a little farther than the surface lots, you can almost always find a spot. I like the Government Center Ramp on 5th Ave and 6th Street, or the Riverfront Parking Ramp on 2nd Street and Washington Ave, or Mill Quarter Parking Ramp also on 2nd and Washington. To view Parking Near the Metrodome, follow this link to the City of Minneapolis Parking Map.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
HHH Metrodome may continue to be the home of the Minnesota Vikings after the propsal for a new Vikings Stadium was voted down
The Minnesota Vikings had a major blow dealt today to their hopes of getting a new stadium. Just two days after the Minnesota Vikings released their plans for a new stadium that would cost almost $800 Million. The proposal was voted down 10-9 this morning with little hope for revision before the legislator goes on a break in 2 weeks.
Some are saying that the proposal took so long to come about because there was an internal debate about funding from the Vikings Camp... others say that the release of the proposal was strategic so that the legislature would be forced to make a decision before the session ran out. Whatever the motivation was, the Minnesota Vikings will need to come up with a major Plan B before they can even think about moving ahead on finding a new home.
Minnesota Vikings spokespeople have already claimed they WILL NOT be renewing their lease at the HHH Metrodome after the 2011 season, however critics are beginning to think that the line in the sand may have to be re-drawn at the cost of the Vikings pride and credibility. Check back for more updates in the coming weeks.
Some are saying that the proposal took so long to come about because there was an internal debate about funding from the Vikings Camp... others say that the release of the proposal was strategic so that the legislature would be forced to make a decision before the session ran out. Whatever the motivation was, the Minnesota Vikings will need to come up with a major Plan B before they can even think about moving ahead on finding a new home.
Minnesota Vikings spokespeople have already claimed they WILL NOT be renewing their lease at the HHH Metrodome after the 2011 season, however critics are beginning to think that the line in the sand may have to be re-drawn at the cost of the Vikings pride and credibility. Check back for more updates in the coming weeks.
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