Wild owner Craig Leipold pitched the plans to the House Capital Investment Committee on Thursday. Lawmakers were hesitant about the upfront cost of covering the renovations, including self-proclaimed Wild ‘super fan,’ Rep. Marj Fogelman (R – Fulda).

New concept drawings show a publicly-financed renovation of the Xcel Energy Center complex that could add rooftop patios to the arena and spruce up the neighboring Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Why it matters: St.

Minnesota House lawmakers will take up a proposal on Thursday for some major renovations to Downtown St. Paul.