It is also notable for being one of the filming locations for the music video of "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi.
The expanded center hosts medical and technical conferences, large business meetings and healthcare summits.
The Civic Center recently has hosted World Wrestling Entertainment house shows with the WWE Raw, Smackdown and ECW appearing.
The Harlem Globetrotters and artists, such as KISS, Chris Young, Little Big Town, Sheryl Crow, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Bob Dylan, Hinder, Celtic Woman & Disturbed, have performed in the arena.
Every two years, the University of Minnesota Marching Band performs its indoor concert at the venue in addition to its traditional series at Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis.