Lynx And Timberwolves Unveil New Basketball Court In Prairie Island Indian Community – WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Households in certainly one of Minnesota’s Native American communities now have a brand new place to play.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx refurbished a basketball court docket for the Prairie Island Indian Group, which was unveiled Monday, coinciding with Indigenous Peoples Day.
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Lynx star Rachel Banham was available for the enjoyable.
“I find it irresistible. I believe it’s so enjoyable, particularly simply taking part in basketball with the little youngsters, I simply get pleasure from it,” Banham mentioned. “Simply run round, have enjoyable. You see how pleased they’re and the way a lot enjoyable it’s for them, so I actually get pleasure from it.”
The tribal council says the court docket and extra play house is required and appreciated. The groups labored with Treasure Island Resort & On line casino to make it occur.
