Minneapolis Mayor Backs City Center Site for New Timberwolves and Lynx Arena

Replace Target Center with new arena at downtown City Center? Frey likes it.

The Timberwolves and Lynx declined to weigh in on the idea. The teams' owners have previously said they want to stary downtown.

Minneapolis Mayor Has Preferred Location For New Timberwolves Arena

Since taking over, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have made it a priority to build the Wolves and Lynx a new arena.

Minneapolis mayor envisions new Timberwolves arena at City Center site

Mayor Jacob Frey says the Timberwolves could help revitalize Nicollet Mall and the downtown core if they build a couple blocks away.

Minneapolis mayor backs City Center site for new Timberwolves and Lynx arena

The parcel went on the market earlier this year after Target paid to end its lease. Demolition costs could run into the millions.