Minneapolis to host Big 10 basketball tournaments in 2023 and 2024

• The women will play at Target Center in both 2023 and 2024, with the men joining the second year.

Why it matters: It's fun to watch (in person!) and, similar to the NCAA Women's Final Four games, should attract droves of visitors to downtown.

• That's good news for hotels and other businesses that rely on big bookings for revenue.

What they're saying: Minnesota Sports and Events CEO Wendy Blackshaw said in a statement that the tournaments "will continue to fuel Minnesota's reputation as a true basketball state."

Of note: The University of Minnesota Gophers are part of the conference.