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V3 Sports Center weeks from opening in Minneapolis
A $90 million sports center that’s been in the works for years is weeks away from opening in Minneapolis, but the mission goes far beyond sports.
The V3 Sports Health and Wellness Center will be the first of its kind on the northside.
According to the Minnesota Safety Council, the drowning death rate for Black children and teens ages 5-19 years was 5.5 times the rate compared to white children.
One of the big goals is to combat drowning disparities in the Black community by providing a culturally-inclusive space for swim lessons.
“I am just elated,” said Analyah Schlaeger Dos Santos, a V3 Sports board member.“Young people deserve a space in an environment where they can thrive and that they feel wanted, supported, uplifted and empowered.”
The brand-new building takes Schlaeger Dos Santos back to her childhood.
She was a V3 sports athlete in North Minneapolis but was forced to …
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