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St. Paul seeks state backing for Xcel Energy Center complex renovation; city outlines economic case
Summary
Mayor and venue operators asked for state-supported appropriation bonds to modernize the Xcel Energy Center complex, saying renovations will sustain events, preserve economic impact and position downtown St. Paul for further investment.
St. Paul city leaders and arena operators told the House Capital Investment Committee that renovating the Xcel Energy Center arena complex is necessary to keep the venue competitive, to sustain downtown economic activity and to support upcoming international events.
"This complex is a center of social and economic activity for our city and for our state," Mayor Melvin Carter said. He told the committee the arena complex — the Xcel…
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