Could you see the Summer Olympics in Minneapolis, Minnesota? Why or why not?
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The biggest problem facing Minneapolis is the lack of hotels and having to build a Olympic Stadium. Residents have been very reluctant to spend taxpayer dollars on new sport stadiums. Some other venues would also have to be built again what is the public attitude.
I’m not sure if the IOC ever would pick such a small city for the Summer Games. They seem to like the big cities that are more glamorous.
OK here is the public transportation could it be any worse then Atlanta after all at least Minneapolis-St.Paul has light rail. Just need more buses and taxi drivers. People would love shopping at the Mall Of America.
http://www.twincitiestours.com/transportation.html
What people may not realize is Minneapolis-St.Paul International airport can easily handle the crowds it’s a major hub.
I disagree with every one else about the weather it’s really not as bad as everyone is making it out.. Average temperature in August is 69-80 F and the discomfort level is only medium (better then Atlanta) Only reason why Atlanta was awarded the Olympics was it’s the headquarters of COCA-COLA.
No need to build a new facility for the big basketball games Target Center – Xcell could host Gymnastic events major handball games. Minneoplois is called the city of lakes (Lakers) no problem with rowing or boating events and triathlon.. Lake Superior would be for sailing and open water swimming. Make it simple outstanding recreation sports could even host natural Kayak course.
University of Minnesota and other Universities throughout the state could help out. Not everyhing has to be right in Minneapolis the rest of the state can help out. Read all about Lutsen Mountain Bike Park.
http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=BGN105-051
In summary would only work if the residents of the city aand state could tolerate the construction and possible public dollars ( tax breaks) to host this event. Otherwise would be a great for many of the outdoor recreation events.
Sorry, but highly unlikely. Lack of infrastructure and, unless all events are held indoors, the weather. Last summer olympics in U.S. (LA and Atlanta) were held in warm climates. Minneapolis could make a good pitch to host the winter olympics, though.
The words summer and Minnesota draw conflicting impressions.
I lived in Minneapolis for five years, and while it’s a great place with awesome people (for the most part), like said above, lacks infrastructure, and the climate isn’t suitable.
I hardly think they could ever get it but maybe the winter games. Although, Chicago a pretty cold city is is going head to head with Los Angeles for the American bid for the olympics.
They do not have the infastructure to support such a large event right now. They also do not have the population to support all that needs to be built for the games.
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Umm… no. Our facilities include the excel, target center, and dome. The city would be crushed byy the massive amount of people.
I totally disagree above about whether and i believe that Minneapolis would be better for summer olymics instead of Winter olympics. our last few winters have been mild and we don’t have olympic standard hills.
I do agree however that finacially Minnesota would not be able to handle it, and numerous buildings would have to be built and would be a huge burrden on Minnesotans.
Also I could not see the IOC accepting Minneapolis/st. Paul as it is not a huge internationally known.
However out of the two I would go with the Summer Olympics….I would deffintly go to it, however I find it very unlikely.
As I only know that Minneapolis is in the USA I cant see why not. The merits of the city are an unknown to me!!
You got the 1996 Olympics over Athens when they should have hosted the centenary games in Greece,so whenever the USA wants it they’ll get it!!
MONEY!!!….. TV…….Sponsorship…..$$$$$$$$$$
Personally I think America should only host it once in every generation. look to 2020 or 2224.
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Minneapolis Can Host The OLYNPICS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM! I mean yeah Minneapolis need to build a olympic stadium, but the 4 previous host cities (Atlanta, Syndey, Athens, Bejing) build a olympic stadium, even london build the olympic stadium. Our Weather is just Fine. It doesn’t rain a lot in the city. To Aviod the city being crushed, their could many olympic celebrations going on during the games. They could build a huge olympic park for celebrations, along with The Mall Of America. maybe the State Fair would mind if they open during the games. And maybe also celebrations at the national sports center. Were a bit short on hotel, but we can build more in those parking lots in downtown minneapolis. transportation is good for now. So Overall, Minneapolis does have a advantage for hosting the olympics.The biggest problem for Minneapolis is knowing when is the perfect year for the olympics to return to the United States.
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