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Xcel Energy Center to Become Grand Casino Arena

6/30/2025

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The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul will transform into the Grand Casino Arena on September 3, 2025, as part of a 14-year agreement with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. This shift concludes Xcel Energy's 25-year legacy, paving the way for new beginnings at a venue that hosts over 150 thrilling events each year, including Minnesota Wild games.

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The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul will transform into the Grand Casino Arena on September 3, 2025, as part of a 14-year agreement with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. This shift concludes Xcel Energy's 25-year legacy, paving the way for new beginnings at a venue that hosts over 150 thrilling events each year, including Minnesota Wild games.