Some members of the media and public placed blame on Hennepin County for not securing the land before getting authorization to build the ballpark, while others laid the blame on the sellers for allegedly increasing their price once the legislation passed.
Various segments of the media and public held Hennepin County accountable for failing to secure the land prior to gaining approval to build the ballpark. Simultaneously, some pointed fingers at the sellers who reportedly increased their asking price following the passage of the relevant legislation.