I was looking for a Vikings t-shirt to wear to my first game. My original thought was to visit Dick's Sporting Goods while at Ridgedale Center. Things changed and I found Fan HQ while I was at the mall. I headed into the store. The clearance items greet you immediately. You could get a t-shirt for $5. Not shabby at all. I made a left and there was a table with more clearance items. There was a Minnesota Wild bear plushie that was adorable. Okay, focus. Vikings stuff. I have Wild stuff already. The Vikings apparel was across from the table with the clearance items. I found a Vikings t-shirt that I immediately loved. It had a ringer neck in black. The shirt was in team colour purple, with the logo on the front in yellow, black, and white. More importantly, the t-shirt felt nice. It was made with the softest cotton. I overheard a conversation between a male staff member and a customer as I was finding the t-shirt size that I needed: "Are you Canadian?" asked the male staff member. "Nope. I'm from Iowa," the customer answered. "Close enough," said the male staffer. My first reaction: What?! My late friend was so proud to be an Iowan and definitely did not sound Canadian to me. I thought about it some more. My friend was an honourary Canadian to me. She was kind and thoughtful. The staffer's comment changed my mind when I went beyond the accent and focused on character. I'll take it and put my initial outrage aside. I went to pay for my item at the counter. A young woman helped me out. I didn't get asked whether I was Canadian. Their loss... haha! I paid with a credit card. Tapped. Done! My purchase was placed in a small bag. I thanked the woman and happily left the store, all prepared for the game the following day with my t-shirt. I may need to return and get a Twins t-shirt down the road. I like this store. I'd come back when I'm at this mall again. (421) read more

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Fan HQ is a great store. They host autograph signings, most of which are paid, but they also sometimes have free signings (they just hosted a free event with Louie Varland from the Twins). This place is the most reliable one around to host autograph signings and also functions day-to-day as a sports memorabilia and apparel store. Staff is really friendly and welcoming, and the owner Shawn is very personable. They have some Fan HQ exclusive items, such as T-shirts and limited signed and numbered memorabilia. I hope this place stays open forever, as chances to meet local (and sometimes National) athletes is really fun. read more

Fan HQ - Fan HQ in Ridgedale Mall - Sports Wear Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Not to be confused with Obesity Anonymous, also known as "Fat HQ." Also sports has proven it's not just a passing "Fad HQ." And wherever Barbie goes seems to end up being the "Fap HQ." I don't blame people. Pretty cool sporting goods store at the mall out west in the Minneapolis suburbs in Minnetonka. It's been pretty quiet both of the times I've been in here but then this mall is usually pretty quiet in my experience and I hope that doesn't mean that the mall ends up going the way of the dodo. Wait, which way did the dodo go anyway? Is there a tracker on that b**ch? They sell very expensive Minnesota-themed sports goods as well as sports goods from a lot of other teams around the country. If it's American Sports you're after you might find what you want here. Less obvious stuff or for soccer - nah - you probably have to go to the internet and you'll save a lot of money on the internet regardless. read more

Fan HQ - Where all my fans hang out - Sports Wear Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

I went to Fan HQ to exchange a Vikings shirt I received for Christmas from my mother. A shirt that I've wanted for a long time and can't get in San Diego where I currently live. I couldn't find a large or XL in any Viking apparel that they had in-store, which was very disappointing in itself. When I asked for a store credit, in hopes of returning in the future to get a shirt that fit, I was informed that they would not return, exchange, or give store credit because in their opinion "the shirt smells like it has been worn", which it had never been. I was immediately offended because she was implying that I was lying to her about not wearing it and being dishonest, and honesty is a principle that I take great pride in. I had the original receipt, a gift receipt, and all the tags that came with the shirt but she would not provide any store credit. Fan HQ has lost my and my families future business and I'd recommend everyone avoid them as well. Go Yelp!! read more