MINNEAPOLIS — Timberwolves hype has reached the top levels of local government with a declaration from the governor on Wednesday morning.
Gov. Tim Walz declared Wednesday, May 22 as "Wolves Back Day" ahead of the Timberwolves' scheduled matchup against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Championships.
“At 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, all eyes will be North as the Timberwolves bring conference championship basketball back to Minnesota again,” read the proclamation. “Sports have the power to bring people together, and Minnesota fans are excited to cheer on our beloved Timberwolves.”
Both the governor and lieutenant governor encouraged all Minnesotans to tune in to the game.
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