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    Media Advisory: Mayo Clinic Joins Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in Celebrating Grand Opening of New Training Center

Mayo Clinic Square, Sports Medicine

MINNEAPOLIS — Mayo Clinic, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx and other dignitaries will celebrate the grand opening of the teams’ new state-of-the-art training facility and headquarters at Mayo Clinic Square.

WHAT: Leaders from Minnesota’s sports, medical, political and business communities will gather for the official dedication of the Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square. Attendees will also be able to take a tour featuring a history hallway, offices, theater, practice court and weight room, and M
ayo Clinic Sports Medicine, the teams' exclusive provider of medical services. Appetizers will be served during the event.

WHO: John Noseworthy, M.D., PresidentMayo Clinic Square, Sports Medicine, basketball court and CEO, Mayo Clinic; Glen Taylor, owner, Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx; Adam Silver, Commissioner, NBA; Laurel Richie, President, WNBA; Phillip Jaffe, Principal and CEO, Provident Real Estate Ventures.

WHERE: Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square, 600 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. Registration is on the second floor. The ceremony is on the third floor.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Ceremony will be from 11:30 to 11:50 a.m. Tours will be held after the ceremony.

NOTE: Dr. Noseworthy will be available after the ceremony to talk to media. Availability of the other speakers is being finalized. Members of the media should RSVP to Rhoda Madson at 507-284-5005 or newsbureau@mayo.edu.

 

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