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

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.

The Minnesota Wild and the city of St. Paul are requesting over $394 million from the state government to fund renovations at the Xcel Energy Center Arena Complex.