Wachs Arena

{{Short description|Multi-purpose sports arena in South Dakota}}

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{{Infobox venue

| stadium_name = Barnett Center

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| location = Aberdeen, SD

| broke_ground = 1986

| built =

| opened = 1987

| renovated = 2011

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| owner = Northern State University

| operator = Northern State University

| surface = Multi-surface

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| tenants = Northern State University: (Men's & Women's Basketball, Volleyball, and Wrestling)
South Dakota State "B" Boys Basketball (1989-present)

| seating_capacity = 8,057 (Arena)

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The Wachs Arena is an 8,057 seat multi-purpose arena in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States.

The Wachs Arena is home to the Don Meyer Court, named after long-time winning coach Don Meyer. The Arena is located in the Barnett Center; which holds swimming pool, wrestling room, weight room, training room, auxiliary gym, eight locker rooms, classrooms and offices, plus a 160-meter indoor track and a wooden basketball court.{{cite web|url=http://northernstatewolves.com//sports/2011/1/6/GEN_0106115755.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022121924/http://www.northernstatewolves.com/sports/2011/1/6/GEN_0106115755.aspx|url-status=usurped|archive-date=October 22, 2013|title=Northern State University - Northern State Facilities|website=Northernstatewolves.com|accessdate=23 September 2017}} It was the Home of a Presidential visit to the Area by President George W. Bush October 31, 2002{{cite web|url=http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/aberdeen-prepares-for-presidential-visit/?id=20630|title=Aberdeen Prepares For Presidential Visit|website=KELOLAND News|accessdate=23 September 2017}}