The Xcel Energy Center opened in 2000 with an expected 25-year lifespan. The Saint Paul RiverCenter opened in 1998 and 93-year-old Roy Wilkins Auditorium would be part of the renovations.

The proposed overhaul goes beyond sprucing up the 25-year-old, 18,000-seat multi-purpose arena for concerts and hockey fans.

The Minnesota Wild and City of St. Paul are seeking the state to pay for 50% of a $769 million renovation project. The project includes updates to Xcel Energy Center, Roy Wilkins Auditorium and the ...

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The City of St. Paul and Minnesota Wild are asking for the state to chip in as they propose renovations to the Xcel Energy Center arena complex. The complex includes the Xcel ...

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Craig Leipold, owner of the Minnesota Wild, again made their pitch to state lawmakers for ...

Wild owner Craig Leipold pitched the plans to the House Capital Investment Committee on Thursday. Lawmakers were hesitant ...

On Thursday, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leopold presented their idea for a $770 million renovation to the Xcel Energy Center, River Centre and Roy Wilkins ...

The proposed renovation of the Xcel Arena Complex in Downtown Saint Paul seeks to create a dynamic entertainment district that not only revives the area but also enhances public safety and attracts ...

"The days of large state expenditures for professional sports is probably over. The Minnesota Vikings at the U.S. Bank ...

It’s hard to believe the Xcel Energy Center has hit a quarter century, with most fans agreeing the arena doesn’t seem to show its age. But the owners and operators say it’s due for major mechanical ...

Legislators will mull over requests for sports facility upgrades, as they get a clearer idea for the budget they’ll be ...