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

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.