In a significant development for the Minnesota Wild, the former Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul has been officially renamed Grand Casino Arena following a new naming rights partnership with Minnesota Sports & Entertainment and the Mille Lacs Band. The change marks the first time in 25 years that the arena will bear a new name. This transition aims to blend sports and entertainment with the gaming industry, ushering in a new era for the venue as it prepares to host events under its new identity.