Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - The Minnesota Lynx and the Mayo Clinic have scheduled a news conference in Rochester Monday morning to make what the two organizations describe as a major announcement concerning the WNBA team’s upcoming season.

It’s expected they will release details about plans to play a preseason game in Rochester in May.

Mayo Clinic officials will be joined by Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve and standout player Lindsay Whalen, along the President of both the Lynx and Minnesota Timberwolves during the event at the Mayo Civic Center. The Mayo Clinic has developed a close marketing relationship with the Lynx, who wear uniforms featuring the Mayo Clinic name and logo.

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