Energy

The new building style is more affordable and saves families money by being more energy efficient, according to the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity.

As part of its approval of Minnesota Power's sale, the Public Utilities Commission said the utility must come up with an alternative resource plan with less natural gas.

Ann Seigfreid's work will focus on energy sovereignty for the Bois Forte and Fond du Lac bands.

The 180-mile electrical transmission line from Grand Rapids to St. Cloud will reportedly boost grid reliability and resilience in Northern and central Minnesota.

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved the sale to BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Partners and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board on Oct. 3, 2025.

The meetings in Bena, Cohasset and online will focus on Minnesota Power's application for a site and route permit on its proposed solar project.

The meetings in Coleraine, Floodwood, Hermantown and Cloquet will allow members of the public to comment and ask questions about the proposed route of the 63-mile line.

The Public Utilities Commission, which must approve the sale, is taking comment on a judge's recommendation to block the sale and a settlement between the investors and the Department of Commerce.

The Public Utilities Commission extended the deadline to comment on the utility's plan for providing power through 2039 at the request of environmental organizations.

The electric cooperative plans to construct a 6-mile underground line connecting substations in northwestern Minnesota to improve resiliency for 1,500 square miles.