Minnesota Power 16 May 2025 · 2 min read 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. Read more
Minnesota Power 11 Mar 2025 · 2 min read 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. Read more
Minnesota Power 3 Mar 2025 · 3 min read 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 Read more
Minnesota Power 25 Jan 2025 · 4 min read 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. Read more
Minnesota Power 24 Oct 2024 · 1 min read 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 Read more
Minnesota Power 13 Oct 2024 · 1 min read 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 Read more
Minnesota Power 9 Oct 2024 · 4 min read 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 Read more
Minnesota Power 9 Oct 2024 · 2 min read 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 Read more
Minnesota Power 30 Sep 2024 · 4 min read 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 Read more
Breaking News 23 Sep 2024 · 2 min read Minnesota Power plans two large solar projects in northern Minnesota “These projects will help move us toward our goal of providing more than 80% renewable energy by 2030 while working toward meeting the state of Minnesota law calling for carbon-free energy supplies by 2040.” --Josh Skelton Read more
Minnesota Power 1 Aug 2024 · 1 min read Minnesota Power receives key regulatory approvals for HVDC transmission project in support of a reliable, clean-energy future The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission granted the Certificate of Need and Route Permit for the HVDC transmission project by Minnesota Power, aimed at boosting reliability, resiliency and supporting a clean Read more
St. Louis County 22 Jun 2024 · 3 min read St. Louis County and Minnesota Power provide update on flood situation and ongoing work People are encouraged to visit the County's online flood resource page at stlouiscountymn.gov/flood to find a map of current road closings, a link to file damage reports online, guidance for handling flooded septic tanks and wells, and other resources. Read more
Minnesota Power 14 Jun 2024 · 3 min read Falcon chicks at productive Minnesota Power nest site sport names from Cohasset first-graders and ID bands Cohasset, Minn. — Four peregrine falcon chicks hatched at Minnesota Power’s Boswell Energy Center in May have been named, banded and are getting ready to fledge in the coming days. Read more
Business 6 Jun 2024 · 3 min read Northland Reliability transmission project provides sizable boost to state’s economy A significant economic boost is expected from the Northland Reliability Project with positive impacts on jobs and wages and about $2 billion in total impacts to Minnesota’s economy, according Read more
Our Editorial Partners 22 Apr 2024 · 1 min read On Earth Day, Minnesota Power marks topping state energy savings goal for 14th year in a row Minnesota Power is marking 14 consecutive years of exceeding the state of Minnesota’s energy savings goal as the company celebrates Earth Day and continues to help customers meet their Read more
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District 15 Feb 2024 · 4 min read WLSSD, St. Louis County, Minnesota Power in the news The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District Finance Department has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States Read more
Holidays 15 Dec 2023 · 1 min read Allete, Minnesota Power employees volunteering at Boys and Girls Clubs today The Boys & Girls Clubs in Duluth are getting into the holiday spirit with the help of employees from Allete and Minnesota Power. Today two teams of volunteers employees are Read more
Minnesota Power 7 Dec 2023 · 3 min read State commission approves interim rates for Minnesota Power The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission today approved interim rates for Minnesota Power’s customers, the first step of a longer process to evaluate the company’s recently filed electric rate Read more