The arena is owned by the city of Saint Paul and operated by the Wild 's parent company , Minnesota Sports & Entertainment . It is on the same block as the RiverCentre convention facility , Roy Wilkins Auditorium and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts , in downtown St. Paul . It also served as official home to the 2008 Republican National Convention
2008 Republican National Convention
2008 Republican National Convention
Xcel Energy Center