Minnesota Power ready to respond to predicted winter storm
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Minnesota Power proposes expanded bill assistance, credits for residential customers
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power is proposing new and expanded assistance programs and future bill credits aimed at easing energy costs for residential customers, including those struggling to keep up with monthly payments. Many of the proposals, which require approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, are part of an estimated
City of Duluth, Minnesota Power issue Wednesday morning update on snow operations
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth residents woke up Wednesday to widely varying snow totals, with depths ranging from about four inches of compacted snow to more than ten inches in areas where drifting occurred. The heaviest snowfall came during the early morning hours. Snow continued moving east by daybreak, and the National
UMD students displaced after Woodland Avenue house fire
The HowieHanson.com is powered by Lyric Kitchen · Bar The Duluth Fire Department responded to a blaze early Tuesday morning on the 600 block of Woodland Avenue that forced six Minnesota Duluth students from their home. Crews were called to the two-story residence at 3:47 a.m., where heavy
Minnesota Power to build 200-megawatt wind farm in North Dakota
The wind project announcement comes as ALLETE awaits final regulatory approval of its proposed acquisition by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).
Power Up the Plaza debuts today; Cloquet 4th celebration a must-attend
The weekly series is presented by Minnesota Power and Downtown Duluth, with a roster of community sponsors helping bring different local acts to the plaza stage throughout the summer.
Peregrine falcons hatched at Minnesota Power nest sites
“It has been amazing to see the success rate of the nesting and rearing of the peregrine chicks at both Boswell for over 30 years and Hibbard the last 17 years.” -- Josh Skelton, ALLETE vice president and Minnesota Power chief operating officer.
Minnesota Power issues public safety notice in response to northeastern Minnesota wildfires
Minnesota Power will update customers as the situation evolves through its mobile outage app and website.
Allete names Jeff Scissons chief financial officer
“Jeff’s financial acumen and his principled, values-based, people-focused leadership have been instrumental in the development and successful execution of Allete’s Sustainability-in-Action strategy, and I am excited to work closely with him in this new role.” -- Allete CEO Bethany Owen.
Minnesota Power outlines plan to achieve 90% renewable energy and replace coal by 2035
Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc., today is filing its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, outlining the next steps to provide safe and reliable energy to customers while adding new resources, meeting increasing demand for energy and reducing carbon emissions. Minnesota Power
Minnesota Power, Great River Energy receive key regulatory approvals
The Northland Reliability Project also will be a significant boost to Minnesota’s economy, according to a study from the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at UMD’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics. Researchers estimate the project will have a $2 billion total impact.
Minnesota Power lower rate increase approved by Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission today approved a settlement agreement on Minnesota Power’s 2024 electric rate proposal that will lower rates for all customers in early 2025. Minnesota Power reached the agreement with the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and Large Power Intervenors in April
Minnesota Power and SWL&P crews hurricane power restoration update
Amy Rutledge, Director, Corporate Communications at ALLETE | Minnesota Power, with an update on Minnesota Power and Superior Water Light and Power crews assisting in the power restoration in Florida after Hurricane Milton: "We have 20 lineworkers and 7 support staff working in the Bay area. We are assisting Tampa
Federal, state officials highlight Minnesota Power’s key grid investment
A significant investment in an innovative transmission project is one example of Minnesota Power’s commitment to maintaining a strong, reliable grid as the demand for energy grows, more renewable energy comes online and the nation makes strides toward a clean-energy future. Federal and state partners and energy leaders gathered
Minnesota Power, Superior Water, Light and Power send crews to Florida to assist in recovery from Hurricane Milton
More than two dozen Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power lineworkers and support staff left for Florida today to assist in power restoration from what is forecasted to be devastating damage from Hurricane Milton. Milton is expected to hit the state just two weeks after Hurricane Helene. Eighteen
Cold Weather Rule goes into effect Oct. 1, protects eligible customers from service disconnection
Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE), reminds residential customers that help is available for those who may have difficulty paying their energy bills this winter. In addition to payment plans and programs or discounts offered by Minnesota Power, customers also may benefit from the Cold Weather