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Committee Hears Request for $5 million to Support 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship in Minnesota
Summary
Lawmakers and event organizers urged the House Jobs and Economic Development Committee to approve a $5 million grant to Minnesota Sports and Events to help cover local costs tied to the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, citing possible $75 million economic impact and 250,000 attendees.
Representative Norris presented House File 1007 to the Minnesota House Jobs and Economic Development Committee, asking for a $5,000,000 grant to Minnesota Sports and Events to help pay local costs associated with the International Ice Hockey Federation's 2026 World Junior Championship, which will be played Dec. 26, 2025 through Jan. 5, 2026, at venues including the Xcel Energy Center and 3M Arena at Mariucci.
Committee members were told the event will include 29 tournament games, exhibition matches across seven Minnesota cities and training sites including the National Sports Center in Blaine. Organizers estimate about 250,000 spectators…
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