The National Hockey League and its players have less than 10 days to reach a new collective bargaining agreement. The current contract expires on Sept. 15 and no new talks are scheduled. Businesses surrounding the Xcel Energy Center are concerned. Tom Reid, owner of Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub, tells WCCO Wild home games generate more than 30 percent of his annual business.

The NHL lockout has some St. Paul business owners concerned about their bottom lines. Former player and now restaurant owner Tom Reid says losing the hockey season would be a big blow to businesses near the Xcel. Less than 24 hours into the lockout, Wild defensemen Jared Spurgeon has signed on to play in a European league.

Property owners along the Central Corridor light rail line expected business disruptions during the construction, but now some say the work is physically damaging their buildings. But the Metropolitan Council and its contractor say cracks in foundations and facades of the old buildings are not necessarily the result of construction work.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have added 16 dates to their fall tour and will perform at the Xcel Energy Center on Nov. 11, Billboard.com reports. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Aug. 4.

Former North Stars great Mike Modano told ESPN the Magazine that the NHL lockout that wiped out the entire 2004-05 season wasn't worth it. He says the current lockout isn't worth it for the players because they're only in the game for so long.