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South St. Paul considers naming Wakota Arena after Doug Woog

A Doug Woog Arena in South St. Paul? It's sounding likely.

A push to rename the city's Wakota Arena after the 72-year-old former South St. Paul Packers and Minnesota Gophers hockey star is gaining momentum.

The city's parks and recreation advisory commission this week recommended the name change to the city council, which previously discussed the idea after receiving an online petition with 1,194 signatures of support.

Meanwhile, Dale Schenian, a prominent South St. Paul businessman, has offered to pay about $31,000 to change the name on the arena's signs and other costs that would be incurred.