City Of Shakopee: City Of Shakopee Unveils 'Tankboni'

Press release from the City of Shakopee:

01/24/2022 1:30 pm

The City of Shakopee unveiled what may be the first “Tankboni” in America at the Shakopee boys hockey game on Saturday.

“We are proud and grateful for the 13,000 Soldiers and Airmen from across Minnesota who step up and continue to serve the communities of our state, our nation, and around the globe whenever duty calls,” Mayor Bill Mars said.

The “Tankboni” was born through a partnership between the City and the Minnesota National Guard. Shakopee Parks and Recreation Director Jay Tobin was at the Minnesota State Fair when he heard about the challenges the Minnesota Guard is facing with recruitment and retention. 

“I told them about this wild ‘Tankboni’ idea to raise awareness, and they were all in!” Tobin said.

The “Tankboni” joins the recently revealed “Z1” fire truck Zamboni at the Shakopee Ice Arena, both innovatively designed by Tony Tudisco of SignPro.

“We hope our creative Zambonis capture your attention, draw visitors to check out the Shakopee Ice Arena and compel everyone to want to learn more about serving in the Minnesota National Guard and Shakopee Fire Department,” Mars said.

To learn more about the Minnesota National Guard, visit www.nationalguard.com.

This press release was produced by the City of Shakopee. The views expressed here are the author’s own.