1960 - Washington Senators move to Minnesota, renamed the Twins. Twins play first Minnesota game the next spring. 1977 - Legislators approve a controversial bill to build a replacement for Met Stadium. Supporters include the usual people.
Opposition begins to form.
1979 - Groundbreaking for Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. The dome is being forced on reluctant owner Calvin Griffith, a traditional baseball man. He is especially upset to be losing control of concessions revenues, most of which will now be harvested to pay for the unwanted facility. 1982 - Twins play first game in new Metrodome on April 6. The University of Minnesota football team moves off-campus to the Metrodome.