Minnesota House lawmakers will take up a proposal on Thursday for some major renovations to Downtown St. Paul.

Wild owner Craig Leipold pitched the plans to the House Capital Investment Committee on Thursday. Lawmakers were hesitant about the upfront cost of covering the renovations, including self-proclaimed Wild ‘super fan,’ Rep. Marj Fogelman (R – Fulda).

The costs for renovations are estimated at $769 million. The city is asking the state to pay for half of those costs, with the Minnesota Wild owner funding 30% and the city putting forward the other 20%. City officials said this is its top priority for the 2025 legislative session.