No state funding secured for Xcel Energy Center renovation this time around

The Xcel Energy Center is nearly 25 years old. Local leaders said the arena needs a major overhaul. Local officials said it is a priority for the city and important for the revitalization of the area. However, they failed to convince the Minnesota Legislature this time around.

Meet the women behind some of the biggest events in the Twin Cities

From musicians taking the stage to puck drop at Minnesota Wild games, behind the scenes, helping draw crowds to the Xcel Energy Center for the past 25 years is Kelly McGrath, who became general manager of the Xcel Energy Center about a year and a half ago.