Minnesota's Mille Lacs Band honors its casino with the naming of a local hockey arena
The Minnesota Wild Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley have announced a 14-year naming rights partnership for the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The arena is now named after the two casinos.
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has shown a keen interest in St. Paul's arena, and this partnership marks their involvement for the first time. The band is a passionate supporter and investor in the city, as evidenced by their partnership with the Minnesota Wild.
The renaming ceremony took place at the arena's clubhouse on Wednesday, with Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold extending a warm greeting in the Ojibwe language, "Boozhoo." Craig Leipold expressed his excitement for the partnership and the band's support.
The Grand Casino Arena, as it is now known, was previously named the Xcel Energy Center. The partnership was marked by a handshake and exchange of gifts, symbolising the unity between the parties.
With the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's involvement, the Minnesota Wild and Frost fans might consider new nicknames for their home ice, such as The Grand. The 14-year naming rights partnership was celebrated by all present, marking a significant milestone for both the Minnesota Wild and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
Melissa Olson reported this news for MPR News, providing further details about the partnership. The search results do not provide information about the main investor besides Craig Leipold in the partnership. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has shown a strong commitment to the city of St. Paul, and their partnership with the Minnesota Wild is a testament to this.
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