EVELETH, Minn. (Northern News Now) – After many discussions and controversy about moving the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame away from the Iron Range, plans are now moving forward to build a Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame in the Twin Cities.
Renderings released this week show a proposed $70 million complex.
Minnesota hockey legend Natalie Darwitz, who serves as CEO of the new organization, said the facility will be more than a museum, it will celebrate the state’s hockey heritage while offering space for events and games.
Plans include a sunken NHL-sized ice rink that could host high school and college games, as well as NHL practices.
The president of the new hall of fame, Andrew Heydt, recognized the facility in Eveleth and said the two will work separately.
“When that time comes on opening up our doors, we want to make sure that we are partners in the state of Minnesota. We are not trying to compete,” Heydt said.
The location of this complex was not made public, but they said it will be in the Twin Cities metro area.
They hope to break ground next summer and have a Grand Opening two years after that.
Board Member Dante Tomassoni from the current Hall of Fame in Eveleth said he thinks the plan is a great thing for hockey, and he’s excited to work with the new Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame.
Click here to download the Northern News Now app or our Northern News Now First Alert weather app.
Copyright 2025 Northern News Now. All rights reserved.