Lynx and Wolves host Locker Room Liquidation Sale
MINNEAPOLIS — It's a tradition that basketball fans don't want to miss. The Locker Room Liquidation Sale has returned to Mayo Clinic Square in downtown Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Lynx and Timberwolves hosted the annual fan-favorite event, which for many is an early Black Friday experience, with everything inside offered at a discount.
"It's something I've come to for the past three or four years," Peter Fischbach said. "So, my closet is very full of Timberwolves sweatshirts, t-shirts, things like that."
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Doors opened at 9 a.m. Tuesday and the fans were ready. By afternoon, there was an enormous line at the sale that stretched all the way to the skyway.
Inside, shoppers were snagging discounted Wolves and Lynx merchandise, including signed basketballs, posters, and apparel.
"We're trying to go in with no expectations And just see what we can find. We're doing some Christmas shopping for our kids, they're big fans ... and we are, too," said shopper Kaitlin Graff.
Some shoppers came prepared with large totes or bags to fill with goodies — some even with laundry baskets like sisters Carissa and Samantha Peterson.
"That's why I brought these," Carissa said gesturing at the laundry basket. "[Last time I shopped at the sale] I thought I had more than I did, but I got home and looked, and I dropped some stuff. I need the security; I can't drop more stuff I would cry!"
All proceeds sold Tuesday go towards the Minnesota Fastbreak Foundation. The charity helps support education, inclusion and wellness throughout the state.
The sale will continue throughout the day until everything is sold.