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===Renovations=== In 2004, Target Center underwent a major renovation that saw the replacement of all 19,006 of its original seats plus the addition of nearly 1,500 new seats as well as the reconfiguration of the lower bowl to make the arena more "fan-friendly". In addition the arena's original scoreboard was replaced with a new {{Convert|9|by|16|ft|adj=on}} video screen and LED signage, LED signage on the upper deck fascia, a new lounge (Club Cambria) and improved access for fans with disabilities.<ref>{{cite web |title=Target Center Renovations|url=http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=1088633|work=[[RealGM]]|date=January 31, 2011|access-date=January 27, 2013}}</ref> Target Center was once one of three NBA arenas with [[Parquetry|parquet]] floors, including [[TD Garden]] in [[Boston]], and [[Amway Arena]] in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]βthe floor was replaced prior to the 2007β08 NBA season. Target Center is the first arena to have a [[green roof]]. It was unveiled on September 15, 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title=Minnesota's Target Center Completes Green Roof|url=http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/09/29/minnesotas-target-center-completes-green-roof/|work=Environmental Leader|date=September 29, 2009|access-date=September 29, 2009}}</ref> In February 2011, the Timberwolves and the city of Minneapolis introduced a $155 million proposal to remodel the Target Center. Plans included shifting the main entrance to the corner of 6th Street and First Avenue, two large glass atriums, another restaurant, and a complete remodel of the interior.<ref>{{cite news |title=$155 Million Target Center Renovation Proposed|url=http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/155-million-target-center-renovation-feb-1-2011|work=[[KMSP-TV|KMSP]]|date=February 1, 2011|access-date=February 1, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028210205/http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/155-million-target-center-renovation-feb-1-2011|archive-date=October 28, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> The plan was approved in 2012 by the [[Minnesota Legislature]], as part of the bill that authorized a [[U.S. Bank Stadium|new stadium]] for the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Vikings Stadium Wins Minneapolis City Council's Final Approval|first=Frederick|last=Melo|url=http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_20706554/vikings-stadium-minneapolis-city-council-has-one-last|newspaper=[[St. Paul Pioneer Press]]|date=May 25, 2012|access-date=May 25, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Duluth, Minn. Flood Cost Could Reach $80 Million|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/video/duluth-minn-flood-cost-could-reach-80-million/1701128686001|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=June 21, 2012|access-date=June 21, 2012}}</ref> On April 3, 2015, the Minneapolis City Council gave the final approval for renovation plans for Target Center. The total cost was $140 million, which upgraded the exterior, seats, technology and loading bays, among other areas. The city contributed $74 million. [[Glen Taylor]], owner of the Timberwolves and Lynx, paid a total of $60 million; AEG contributed $5.9 million. As a result, the Timberwolves' lease will run until 2035.<ref>{{cite news|title=Right call on Target Center renovation|url=http://www.startribune.com/right-call-on-target-center-renovation/299263901/|date=April 10, 2015|newspaper=Star Tribune|access-date=September 30, 2016|author=Editorial Board}}</ref> The renovated building reopened in October 2017.
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