Plans unveiled for sports entertainment district in Blaine [Video]

Blaine is unveiling plans for a new sports entertainment district that will include things like a hotel, food hall, and golf concept.

It would be located right next to the National Sports Center in an area near 105th Avenue, Nassau Street, and Radisson Road.

Blaine city officials say this is a generational project.

“Over the last 20 years the city has identified the need to redevelop an area next to the Sports Center,” said Erik Thorvig, Blaine community development director.

The National Sports Center is an international attraction that draws about 4.2 million people every year.

“About 40% or so are coming from outside the market, whether that’s another state or another country,” said Sara Soli, the National Sports Center’s chief marketing and communications officer.

Soli says there is one problem for all the guests who visit them.

“Having so many guests here on our campus, we’re always looking for more activities for them to enjoy nearby between games, and honestly …