Xcel Energy Center

There are some fantastic Minnesota brands that might not have the budget or the boardroom interest, but they reflect the local vibe way better, and would make the whole experience way more fun.

Have you ever been to a concert or sporting event, and all you wanted to quench your thirst is the most basic of human needs, water? But the venue wants to charge you $6 a bottle.

Since it opened 25 years ago, the building has only ever had one name. Now, after a quarter‑century, Minnesotans are stunned to learn they’ll soon have to call it something else.

Minnesota hasn’t had to have a discussion about stadium and arena funding since U.S. Bank Stadium was erected in Minneapolis, but now the Xcel Energy Center and Target Center are looking to do some upgrades. So, here we go again.

Bert Kreischer's Permission to Party tour is coming to Minnesota this fall

Keith Urban bringing High And Alive Tour to Minnesota

Big Time Rush coming home to Minnesota as part of massive U.S. Tour

The popular rock band the Lumineers have announced their new world tour

Lainey Wilson's "Whirlwind" tour will blow into Minnesota this fall

Hall of Fame band Nine Inch Nails is coming to Minnesota this summer