Directions
University Park Plaza building
The press associations are in the University Park Plaza building, just east of the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus in Minneapolis.
The building is near Interstate 94, east of downtown, and a half-mile east of the university’s TCF Bank Stadium. It’s also adjacent to the Prospect Park light-rail stop, on the green St. Paul line.
Parking
There is a small, short-term visitors lot with handicapped parking on the northeast corner of the building, off Southeast 29th Avenue.
The University Park Plaza parking ramp features free visitor parking on the ground level. The entrance faces Southeast Fourth Street, near the corner of Southeast Fourth Street and 29th Avenue.
There is also metered MPLS Parking near our 2829 University Avenue SE building.
Driving from the airport
Proceed toward downtown Minneapolis. On northbound Interstate 35W, as you approach downtown, exit on Interstate 94 east towards St. Paul.
Driving on I-94 eastbound
from downtown toward St. Paul
Take the Huron Blvd exit. At the third stop light (Washington Avenue Southeast) turn right. Go one block to University Avenue Southeast, and turn right. Take University to 29th Avenue, and turn left.
Driving on I-94 westbound
from St. Paul
Take the 280/University exit. Go two blocks to University Avenue, and turn left. Stay on University until 29th Avenue, and turn right.
Taking light rail
Our building is adjacent to the Prospect Park stop on the St. Paul green line.
From the airport, board the blue line toward downtown Minneapolis. As you approach downtown, and curve west past USBank stadium for the stadium stop, exit and transfer to the St. Paul green line. Prospect Park is its fourth stop east, and our building is on the northwest corner.
The fare is $2, and $2.50 during rush periods.
If you’re boarding at the airport, follow the interior signs, proceed down several escalators, and then take a short shuttle to the airport’s light-rail stop.
2829 University Ave. SE, Suite 720
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Office hours
Our weekday office hours, typically 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, adapt to our events schedule and to pandemic restrictions. Call the office, at 612.200.9254, to confirm.