Scramble: Minneapolis considers first downtown indoor playground for winter play

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Minneapolis is considering the establishment of its first downtown indoor playground to attract families during winter.

Minneapolis considers first downtown indoor playground for winter play. Minneapolis city planners are considering an indoor playground downtown as they survey residents on whether the idea would bring more families to the area. The city is in the early stages of the idea and is asking residents about parking, security and spending habits. City planners are also asking about different parts of downtown as they study whether an indoor playground makes sense. “Where are you supposed to go in the winter… There’s not too many places to take kids to play,” said Minneapolis resident Isabella Reichert, who works as a nanny. Places like that are already common in suburbs, including Edina and Eagan, but this would be a first in Minneapolis. Fox News  chief political anchor Bret Baier has confirmed LIV Golf’s financial backing from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) will come to an end after the 2026 season, delivering the clearest indication yet that the Saudi-funded breakaway league faces an uncertain future beyond next year. Baier, citing two sources with direct knowledge of the situation, revealed that while the PIF will continue to fund  LIV Golf  through the remainder of…

Topics covered

• indoor playground
• Minneapolis
• city planning
• family activities

Keywords

• winter play
• families
• city planners
• residents survey

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Minneapolis, Edina, Eagan

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