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Coverage of Williams Arena in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 12 · 18:43 UTCMost recent: Jun 19 · 17:12 UTC
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University of Minnesotaorganization2Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesotaorganization2Mark Coyleperson1Gophersorganization1Dawn Plitzuweitperson1P.J. Fleckperson1Rebecca Cunninghamperson1barnplace1Health innovationtopic1
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  • BUSINESSJun 19 · 17:12 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
    Watch: Gophers AD Mark Coyle on hitting 10-year milestone, selling Williams Arena naming rights, gambling education, and more

    Mark Coyle celebrated 10 years as Gophers director of athletics, overseeing 22 varsity sports and 600 athletes. The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a two-year contract extension for Coyle through June 2032, and Williams Arena will be renamed 'The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota' in a $17 million, 10-year deal. Coyle discussed gambling education for athletes and the allocation of $1.7 million annually from the naming rights contract.

  • HEALTHJun 12 · 18:43 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
    Williams Arena no more, building takes on its nickname in renaming

    Williams Arena, home to the University of Minnesota's basketball team, has been renamed 'The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota' as part of a 10-year partnership focused on health innovation and community initiatives. The new name honors the venue's longstanding nickname and includes programs like on-campus health support, youth sports clinics, and mental health awareness campaigns.