Delaware North Sportservice will continue to serve Target Field, as the company has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the Minnesota Twins. (more…)
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Rangers, Twins Pace PETA Vegan-Friendly Ballparks List
In the early days of Ballpark Digest, merely offering a veggie dog would earn your ballpark a citation from PETA. Today, you”ll find some sophisticated fare and dedicated vegan stands dominating the list of vegan-friendly MLB ballparks, issued by nonprofit PETA annually. (more…)
Target Field Earns LEED Gold for Operations and Maintenance
Target Field is receiving a major accolade, as the Minnesota Twins have earned Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance. (more…)
Minnesota Twins: Target Field Preview
The Minnesota Twins are not shy about changing things up at Target Field, whether with new group areas (the case in 2016) or exciting new food options (pretty much annually). This season sees the introduction of several menu items, most with strong local ties. (more…)
Minnesota Twins Add LED Lighting to Target Field
The Minnesota Twins have installed Eaton’s Ephesus sports LED system and controls at Target Field. The new lighting system will be in place for the 2017 season. (more…)
Target Field Debt Could Be Paid Down Early
Debt on Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, could be paid off a decade early thanks to a robust economy generating higher-than-anticipated sales-tax receipts, lower interest rates and refinancing of the original bonds used to back the project. (more…)
Twins Propose Target Field Light Upgrade
If approved, a plan from the Minnesota Twins will lead to more than $1 million worth of lighting upgrades at Target Field by the start of the 2017 season. (more…)
Best of 2015: #5, Food, Glorious Food
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #5: Outrageous food items are still a cornerstone promotion for most baseball teams, but 2015 saw a subtle shift toward high-end, sit-down dining at the ballpark. (more…)
CF improvements on tap for Target Field
Every year sees an improvement at Target Field, but 2016’s changes are the most extensive since the ballpark’s 2010 opening, as center field fan areas will be overhauled with a private club and a new club-level pub, Minnie & Paul’s. (more…)
Baseball Across America: Minneapolis
Editor’s Note: Mark Cryan, former MiLB general manager and Ballpark Digest contributing editor, embarked on an epic ballpark tour this summer, and he filed regular dispatches from the road. Today’s stop: Target Field. (more…)
Upping the fan experience with branded ballpark restaurants
As MLB and MiLB teams work to enhance the fan experience, one key building block is the addition of branded restaurants within the ballpark — with restauranteurs retaining much control over the offerings. (more…)
Your outrageous food news from Twins, Whitecaps
We expect to be reporting on a lot of outrageous food offerings for the 2015 season over the next two weeks, so let’s begin with some new concession items from the Minnesota Twins and West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
Target Field in running to host NHL stadium series
Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, could end up hosting a NHL stadium series, as the Minnesota Wild and the league discuss a potential deal. (UPDATE: No.) (more…)