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12/15/2023 Nemadji Trail Energy Center Receives Milestone Federal Approval
12/7/2023 State commission approves interim rates for Minnesota Power
11/15/2023 Regional utilities warn customers not to fall for payment scams
11/15/2023 Minnesota Power advances EnergyForward with request for proposals for up to 300 megawatts of solar energy
11/01/2023 Minnesota Power files electric rate proposal to safeguard reliable service and maintain progress of clean-energy transition
10/18/2023 DOE awards $50 million to Minnesota Power to increase reliability and resilience of region’s transmission grid in support of a clean-energy future
9/29/2023 Cold Weather Rule goes into effect Oct. 1, protects eligible customers from service disconnection
9/25/2023 Minnesota Power highlights plans to expand its electric vehicle fleet during National Drive Electric Week
8/4/2023 Minnesota Power Great River Energy advance joint 345-kV transmission line project
6/23/2023 Minnesota Power cuts the ribbon on largest regional solar project
6/16/2023 With ID bands in place Minnesota Power falcon chicks almost ready to fly
6/16/2023 Minnesota Power receives EEI Emergency Response Award
6/2/2023 Minnesota Power dedicates solar project on Iron Range as company moves EnergyForward
6/1/2023 Minnesota Power advances HVDC transmission system project to strengthen grid reliability, resiliency in Upper Midwest
4/20/2023 Minnesota Power responds to spring storm outages
4/7/2023 Minnesota Power tops state energy-savings goal for 13th consecutive year
3/16/2023 Safety Alert. MP and SWLP urge customers to keep meters free from snow and ice
2/7/2023 Statement on passage of 100% carbon-free energy by 2040 bill
1/24/2023 Minnesota Public Utilities Commission sets new rates for Minnesota Power
1/12/2023 Public invited to learn about Northland Reliability power line project, offer feedback at open houses
12/23/2022 Minnesota Power is responding to outages as high winds hit region
12/20/2022 Minnesota Power, Superior Water, Light and Power ready to respond to approaching winter storm
12/16/2022 Minnesota Power reinforces storm response with addition of outside resources
12/15/2022 Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power are responding to outages after second wave of winter storm
12/14/2022 Minnesota Power responding to winter storm outages
12/13/2022 Minnesota Power, Superior Water, Light and Power prepared for approaching winter storm; customers also encouraged to make storm preps
11/18/2022 Minnesota Power donates $10,000 to local nonprofits, will match up to $25,000 in employee food shelf donations to help feed people in need
11/10/2022 Minnesota Power ready to move next phase of EnergyForward following MPUC approval of resource plan
11/7/2022 Minnesota Power advances clean-energy future by increasing targets for renewable energy resources under its EnergyForward plan
10/19/2022 Minnesota Power moves EnergyForward with ribbon-cutting for first of three planned solar projects in the region
9/28/2022 Cold Weather Rule goes into effect Oct. 1, offers protection for eligible customers from service disconnection
9/23/2022 Minnesota Power hosts EV car show to kick off Drive Electric Week
7/25/2022 Minnesota Power and Great River Energy to build transmission line to bolster electric reliability in northern Minnesota
6/17/2022 Falcon chicks at Minnesota Power sites ready to fly with names from area elementary students
6/14/2022 Minnesota Power hosts Minnesota Public Utilities Commissioners to highlight local solar economic development projects
6/1/2022 Minnesota Power expects power restoration effort to be complete by Thursday night following severe storms
5/30/2022 Minnesota Power responds after tornado, severe storms hit region
5/16/2022 Minnesota Power actively monitoring and managing high-flow conditions at Island Lake Reservoir
5/13/2022 Minnesota Power working round the clock to respond to storm outages
4/22/2022 Minnesota Power marks Earth Day as only Minnesota utility to top state energy savings goal for more than a decade
12/16/2020 Minnesota Power reaches 50 percent renewable energy milestone to lead Minnesota utilities
11/23/2020 Josh Skelton named chief operating officer of Minnesota Power
11/19/2020 Minnesota Power, GRPUC and partners to bring solar power plus storage to Grand Rapids
11/17/2020 Minnesota Power brightens holiday season with $10,000 donation to 3 nonprofits serving children and the homeless community
11/16/2020 Minnesota Power looks to advance action on solar projects that support economic recovery for communities affected by COVID-19
10/15/2020 Minnesota Power remains committed to helping customers with their energy bills during COVID-19
9/28/2020 Minnesota Power drives EnergyForward with expanded support for electric vehicles
8/12/2020 MP, SWL&P send crews to Illinois to restore power after derecho causes widespread damage and outages
8/10/2020 Lakefront property protected near Camp Ripley benefits communities and environment
7/30/2020 MPUC grants extension for Minnesota Power’s Integrated Resource Plan
6/17/2020 Minnesota Power to triple solar energy portfolio to help spur region’s economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
6/11/2020 Minnesota Power energizes Great Northern Transmission Line to move company closer to 50 percent renewable energy by 2021
6/4/2020 Minnesota Power to refund $12 million to customers as part of rate review resolution to help communities during COVID-19
5/15/2020 Minnesota Power proposes an extension in filing of Integrated Resource Plan
5/14/2020 Minnesota Power tops state energy-saving goal for 10th year in a row
4/30/2020 MPUC approves Minnesota Power’s request to reduce interim rates in response to COVID-19
4/23/2020 Minnesota Power proposes plan to resolve rate request in response to economic challenges of COVID-19
4/22/2020 ‘Egg Watch 2020’ streaming live at Minnesota Power’s FalconCam
4/13/2020 Suspending disconnections among steps Minnesota Power is taking to help customers affected by pandemic
3/29/2020 Minnesota Power to work on storm outages throughout the night
3/29/2020 Minnesota Power responds to spring storm outages
3/16/2020 An important message for our customers from Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power
2/24/2020 Sustainable design, electric cars among highlights as Energy Design Conference celebrates 30 years
1/16/2020 Wisconsin regulators approve Minnesota Power’s proposed natural gas power plant
1/9/2020 Minnesota Power Earns EEI Emergency Assistance Award for Efforts to Restore Service in Manitoba After Snowstorm
12/23/2016 Minnesota Power ready to respond to holiday winter storm
12/15/2016 Minnesota regulators set interim electricity rates for Minnesota Power
11/18/2016 Dangerous weather conditions hamper some power restoration efforts
11/17/2016 Minnesota Power prepared for first winter storm of the season
11/16/2016 Presidential Permit paves way for Minnesota Power's Great Northern Transmission Line to deliver Canadian hydropower to customers
11/15/2016 Minnesota utilities joining first ever national campaign to fight scams
11/2/2016 Minnesota Power files electric rate review request with state regulators
10/19/2016 Decision to retire two small coal units consistent with Minnesota Power's EnergyForward plan
9/27/2016 Minnesota Power deploys smart wires to optimize its grid and save customers money
9/22/2016 City of Duluth joins Minnesota Power, Enbridge on solar-powered electric vehicle charging carport in Canal Park
9/15/2016 Commission approves competitive rates for Minnesota Power industrial customers with impact on other customers to be determined
9/8/2016 Storm damage delays completion of Minnesota Power solar power plant at National Guard's Camp Ripley
8/5/2016 Power restored to majority of customers in Brainerd Lakes Area following damaging storm; Minnesota Power crews continue to work in hardest hit areas
8/4/2016 Minnesota Power expects to have power restored to majority of customers in storm-damaged Brainerd Lakes, Nisswa and Gull Lake by late Friday night
8/4/2016 Minnesota Power seeks power supply proposal for solar generation
8/4/2016 Minnesota Power crews respond to outages and assess damage after latest round of severe storms
7/27/2016 Minnesota Power expects to fully restore power to storm affected areas by tonight
7/27/2016 Minnesota Power seeks proposals for large-scale wind, solar energy, and customer-driven resources
7/26/2016 Minnesota Power crews closing in on remaining storm-related outages
7/25/2016 Power outages shrinking as Minnesota Power continues to respond to last week's catastrophic storm
7/23/2016 Extra lineworker support helping Minnesota Power restore service; some Duluth neighborhoods may experience extended outages
7/22/2016 Update: Minnesota Power calls in more resources to help restore power in storm-damaged Duluth
7/22/2016 Minnesota Power makes steady progress on power restoration as aid arrives
7/21/2016 Minnesota Power assessing damage to infrastructure in wake of heavy storm damage and calling in additional resources
7/6/2016 Minnesota Power crews working to restore power after severe summer storms
6/30/2016 Minnesota Power makes competitive rate filing to help protect jobs in NE Minnesota
6/10/2016 Minnesota Power advances its EnergyForward strategy for reliable, cleaner, affordable energy following Commission approval of Integrated Resource Plan
6/2/2016 Minnesota Power's first community solar garden wins approval
6/1/2016 Minnesota Power aims to increase solar rebates, expand energy efficiency programs
5/10/2016 State designates Minnesota Power a Yellow Ribbon Company
4/14/2016 Minnesota Power names site, proposes customer pricing for first community solar garden
2/26/2016 Minnesota Power poised to break ground on international transmission line following approval of route permit
2/22/2016 Energy Design Conference & Expo highlights green, sustainable design and construction
2/19/2016 Minnesota Power's first hybrid electric bucket truck ready to roll into a neighborhood near you
1/29/2016 Minnesota Power receives green light for Camp Ripley 10 megawatt solar array
1/8/2016 Minnesota Power's Great Northern Transmission Line achieves milestone with release of Administrative Law Judge route permit recommendation and report
12/17/2015 Minnesota Power completes major environmental improvement project at its largest generating station
11/24/2015 Minnesota Power signs decade-long contract to supply electricity to world’s largest steelmaker
11/13/2015 Minnesota Power proposes new rate option for energy-intensive industrial businesses in Northeastern Minnesota
11/2/2015 Minnesota Power's Great Northern Transmission Line reaches another milestone with release of Final Environmental Impact Statement
10/15/2015 Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule takes effect Oct. 15
9/30/2015 Public invited to learn about Minnesota Power's advancement of EnergyForward
9/10/2015 Minnesota Power’s first community solar garden builds on company’s renewable energy strategy
9/1/2015 Minnesota Power shapes a future with less coal and more renewables in plan filed with state regulators
7/19/2015 Minnesota Power crews expect to fully restore power to storm damaged Brainerd Lakes area tonight
7/17/2015 Power outages shrinking as Minnesota Power responds in Brainerd Lakes Area
7/16/2015 Minnesota Power says power back on to another 2,000 customers in the Brainerd Lakes area
7/15/2015 Minnesota Power adds 50 more line workers to help restore power in storm-ravaged Brainerd Lakes
7/14/2015 Minnesota Power crews making steady progress on power restoration in Brainerd Lakes Area
7/13/2015 Minnesota Power crews working to restore power after worst storm of season
7/9/2015 Minnesota Power advances EnergyForward: less coal, more natural gas and solar, and additional energy efficiency savings
7/2/2015 Laskin Energy Center conversion to natural gas advances EnergyForward
6/26/2015 Great Northern Transmission Line draft Environmental Impact Statement released
5/28/2015 Minnesota Power launches sustainable forestry initiative named "Rajala Woods"
5/15/2015 Minnesota Power transmission line receives Certificate of Need approval
4/28/2015 Minnesota Power limits water discharges from Island Lake Reservoir during drought conditions
4/1/2015 Minnesota Power connects with customers through conservation to exceed state energy savings goal
2/20/2015 Energy-efficient building, sustainable design, and solar power among highlights of 25th annual Energy Design Conference and Expo
1/19/2015 Minnesota Power expands wind portfolio to more than 500 megawatts with completion of Bison project
12/12/2014 Federal approval of a construction agreement for the Great Northern moves international transmission project forward
12/2/2014 Minnesota Power seeking solar prequalification applications
11/13/2014 Carbon-free energy generation returns at Minnesota Power's Thomson Hydro Station
10/31/2014 Minnesota Power energizes more Iron Range growth
10/1/2014 Minnesota Power applauds Essar Steel Minnesota's successful refinancing as positive news for region
9/30/2014 Minnesota utilities unite to fight scams
8/27/2014 Minnesota Power joins forces with military to build 10-megawatt solar energy project at Camp Ripley
7/22/2014 High winds, storms and saturated soil lead to widespread power outages
7/16/2014 Minnesota Power finalizes environmental agreement with EPA
6/24/2014 Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer will lead a panel discussion on "Energy, Environment and Economy" in Grand Rapids June 26
6/2/2014 Minnesota Power's EnergyForward plan is a balanced approach to carbon reduction
5/28/2014 Minnesota Power Warns Customers to Be Aware of Increased Scam Activity
5/14/2014 Minnesota Power's Great Northern Transmission Line cited by White House as leading example of building 21st century infrastructure
5/13/2014 Minnesota Power’s “hometown hydropower” system rededicated to service at Annual Meeting of Shareholders
4/16/2014 Minnesota Power files for state and federal permits to build Great Northern Transmission Line for hydropower delivery from Canada to Minnesota
4/9/2014 Minnesota Power Customers Help Achieve Energy Savings Goal
12/6/2013 Ontario Energy Board Notice of Application and Written Hearing
11/12/2013 Minnesota Power wins project of the year for wind energy a international conference
10/31/2013 Major environmental improvement project begins at Minnesota Power's largest generating station
10/22/2013 Minnesota Power's Great Northern Transmission Line will 'unlock a powerful synergy' between wind and hydro power
10/18/2013 Minnesota Power Foundation gives grants to Falls Hunger Coalition and Backus Community Center
10/15/2013 Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule takes effect
9/26/2013 Commission approves Minnesota Power’s resource plan for meeting customer needs with a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supply
9/24/2013 TELEPHONE SCAM ALERT
8/1/2013 Minnesota Power announces 200-megawatt wind addition as part of its EnergyForward plan
6/18/2013 Minnesota Power is moving forward with flood repairs to strengthen renewable resource asset for the next hundred years
6/06/2013 Plan to significantly reduce mercury emissions at Minnesota Power’s largest generating station moves forward
5/30/2013 Minnesota Power doubles renewable portfolio with dedication of 101-turbine Bison Wind Energy Center
5/22/2013 UPM Blandin and Minnesota Power kick off forest restoration project marking culmination of historic easement exchange
4/02/2013 Minnesota Power completes new transmission line to energize Essar Steel Minnesota facility in Nashwauk
3/04/2013 Minnesota Power seeks proposals from outside entities wishing to provide a portion of its future renewable electric power requirements
3/01/2013 Minnesota Power’s 2013 Resource Plan reshapes energy supply through additional renewable resources, less carbon, and balanced approach
1/30/2013 Minnesota Power outlines its EnergyForward resource strategy
12/21/2006 Ruling Affirms Minnesota Power Energy Market Charge Recovery
11/30/2006 Minnesota Power Foundation Continues Commitment to Education through Scholarships for Volunteerism
9/18/2006 Huge Windmills to Arrive Today at Duluth Harbor
9/12/2006 PBS NewsHour's Paul Solman to lead China Symposium, sponsored by Minnesota Power
7/28/2006 Minnesota Power Asks Customers to Reduce Non-essential Electric Use
6/28/2006 State Approves Minnesota Power's Emission Reduction Plan
6/12/2006 Minnesota Power Selects Burns & McDonnell as Project Engineer for Boswell 3 Retrofit
5/9/2006 Minnesota Power Proposes Major Project to Reduce Air Emissions at Boswell Energy Center
5/3/2006 Minnesota Power Offers New Online Business Resource Center
4/19/2006 Governor joins Minnesota Power, FPL Energy to break ground at N.D.’s largest wind farm
2/9/2006 Minnesota Power to Form Charitable Foundation
2/9/2006 Minnesota Power to Support School Bus Emission Program
2/9/2006 Minnesota Power Observes 100th Anniversary
12/23/2005 Minnesota Power Secures Long-Term Energy Contract with Blandin Paper
12/19/2005 Minnesota Power secures long-term energy contract with Stora Enso paper
12/15/2005 Donald Shippar named chairman of ALLETE Board of Directors
12/7/2005 Minnesota Power to Study North Dakota Generation Resource
11/14/2005 Minnesota Power Donates $50,000 to Salvation Army HeatShare Fund
11/9/2005 Minnesota Power to Offer Student Scholarships
11/9/2005 ALLETE Announces Agreement To Sell Enventis Telecom To HickoryTech Corporation
10/13/2005 Minnesota Power Proposes $60 Million Air Emission Reduction Plan
8/23/2005 Minnesota Power Secures Long-Term Energy Contract
7/13/2005 Minnesota Power Asks for Legal Review of New EPA Rule
7/6/2005 Minnesota Power Secures Long-term Energy Contract with Largest Customer
6/6/2005 Minnesota Power offers Appliance Recycling and Instant Rebate Event
6/2/2005 Minnesota Power Announces Wind Power Plans
5/4/2005 Duluth Official to be honored at State "Kids Voting" Conference in Duluth May 6
4/19/2005 Cloquet Students Help Conserve Energy
12/7/2004 Energy Efficient Light Bulb Sale Set for December 9 in Little Falls
11/12/2004 Minnesota Power to Offer Scholarships for Volunteerism
11/10/2004 City of Long Prairie, Minnesota Power and Long Prairie Ace Hardware Sponsor "A Savings with a Twist" Light Bulb Sale
10/8/2004 Minnesota Power and the Public Utility of Biwabik Sponsor Energy Efficient Light Bulb Event
10/7/2004 Utilities Schedule Annual Electric Transmission Planning Meeting
10/6/2004 Minnesota Power Seeks Electric Supply Proposals
9/15/2004 Minnesota Power Forecasts Regional Energy Demand Growth
8/26/2004 Joint transmission planning effort under way by four Minnesota electric utilities
7/13/2004 Minnesota Power Honored for Mercury Reduction Efforts
7/9/2004 Minnesota Power Kicks Off New Energy Conservation Initiative
3/5/2004 Minnesota Power Locomotive ‘Retires’ to Museum
3/4/2004 Minnesota Power Receives National Conservation Award
12/15/2003 Minnesota Power Commends PSCW Arrowhead-Weston Power Line Approval
11/7/2003 Minor Construction Work Planned Along 31ST Avenue East In Superior
7/9/2003 Minnesota Power Aids 2 States' Osprey Recovery Efforts
6/30/2003 Laskin Energy Center to Observe 50th Anniversary
6/5/2003 Peregrine Falcon Chicks To Be Issued IDs
4/3/2003 Peregrine Falcons Return To MP For 10th Year
12/30/2002 Superior Generation Project To Be Delayed
10/17/2002 Robert Edwards Receives 2002 Nikola Tesla Award
8/6/2002 Rapids Power Co-generation Project Canceled
5/18/2002 Minnesota Power On Environmental Policy Changes
4/8/2002 Split Rock Energy And MPEX Integrate Their Operations
4/5/2002 Enventis Telecom Certified Gold By Cisco Systems
4/2/2002 MP Scientist Honored For Work In Reducing Emissions
12/21/2001 Don Shippar Named President Of Minnesota Power

Minnesota Power’s parent company, ALLETE, has entered an agreement to be acquired by a partnership led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners and start the process to become a private company.

This transaction will not change our operations, strategy or shared purpose and values, and it is business as usual for all of us at Minnesota Power. Learn more at www.ALLETEforward.com.