Why is a retractable roof important to the out-of-state and Greater Minnesota fans?
A retractable roof is actually important to all Minnesota Twins fans. Today’s generation of fans has never experienced a rainout, and it has become accustomed to the certainty of watching a ballgame on the date it purchased tickets for. This has become particularly important to fans traveling long distances from Greater Minnesota and from outside the state. Attracting fans from outside our state borders is a significant economic generator for our region. Furthermore, these fans and Greater Minnesota fans often attend more than one game to watch a weekend series, and spend money not only on game tickets and concessions, but also in retail establishments, hotels, restaurants and local tourist attractions. A retractable-roofed facility helps expand the market and improves Major League Baseball as a major attraction for the entire Upper Midwest. Four other ballparks with retractable roofs have been built in locations that have significant weather related concerns: Seattle for the rain, Hou
