Spring storm brings rain and wind Tuesday into Wednesday

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.

Create a More Connected Minnesota

Minneapolis and St. Paul have more pro sports teams than they can handle, according to a new study from bizjournals.com, which calls the Twin Cities "over-extended"  in its ability to support its professional teams. 

The Twin Cities is one of only 13 metro areas in the country to have teams in all four men's professional sports -- baseball, football, basketball and hockey.  

G. Scott Thomas, who conducted the analysis for bizjournals.com, says the $171 billion of personal income in the metro area just isn't enough to support the Timberwolves, Vikings, Twins and Wild.

G. Scott Thomas is "projects editor" for BizJournals dot com in Buffalo, New York.  He has published a study suggesting the Twin Cities is "overextended" in its ability to support four pro sports teams. 


Tom Crann

Author

Minneapolis and St. Paul have more pro sports teams than they can handle, according to a new study from bizjournals.com, which calls the Twin Cities "over-extended"  in its ability to support its professional teams. All Things Considered host Tom Crann talked with G. Scott Thomas, who conducted the analysis. 


Too many teams?

Share

Create a More Connected Minnesota