Sen. McEwen delivered a clear message to the MN PUC: Minnesotans are deeply concerned about the approval of MN Power’s sale to private equity. Despite public opposition & new facts coming to light about MN Power’s ties to a controversial data center project, the PUC refused to reconsider. #MNPUC

MPUC denies CURE petition after ALLETE acquisition CURE petition for Minnesota Power acquisition to be reconsidered denied by MPUC

CURE is disappointed MN PUC declined our petition to reconsider MN Power's sale, missing key data center development implications, potential conflicts of interest & consider additional protections for ratepayers.

#MNPUC #MNPower #DataCenters #Transparency #PeopleNotPolluters

The MN Public Utilities Commission meets tomorrow to decide whether to revisit its approval of MN Power’s sale to private equity. CURE petitioned for reconsideration due to new facts about MN Power’s ties to a controversial data center project. ⚡🕵️‍♂️ #MNPower #MNPUC #PeopleNotPolluters #DataCenters

Asked to consider alternatives, Minnesota Power signals it still favors natural gas Environmental groups have urged the Duluth-based utility not to replace one fossil fuel with another amid human-caused climate change.

The MN Public Utilities Commission told MN Power to reevaluate its natural gas-heavy energy generation plan after approving its sale to private equity last fall, but MN Power’s new proposal still relies on natural gas instead of clean energy. 🚫🔥

#PeopleNotPolluters #MNPower #MNPUC #CleanEnergy

Hermantown data center prompts petition to reconsider Minnesota Power sale Environmental organization CURE is asking the Public Utilities Commission to investigate the Minnesota Power sale further, given new information about data centers in the region.

CURE has petitioned the MN PUC to reconsider MN Power's sale to private equity after new records showed undisclosed talks about a data center in Hermantown. “There’s clearly some information that hasn’t been disclosed,” said CURE’s Hudson Kingston.

#MNPower #DataCenters #MNPUC #Transparency

CURE petitions for reconsideration of Minnesota Power private equity takeover  ⋆ CURE Revelations about undisclosed data center project in utility’s territory raises community concerns  On December 30, 2025, CURE formally petitioned the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to reassess its approval of the sale of ALLETE, the parent company of Minnesota Power, to two private equity investors—the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP/BackRock), a subsidiary of BlackRock, the world’s […]

CURE urged the MN PUC to reconsider MN Power's takeover due to new facts on "Project Loon." Minnesotans deserve a people-centered, affordable, reliable energy system based on #transparency! #MNPower #MNPUC #DataCenters

Pay attention @governorwalz.mn.gov
This is going to end well up north.
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#PrivatizingPublicPower

State regulators approve sale of northern MN public utility to private investors Minnesota utility regulators unanimously approved the controversial sale of Duluth-based Minnesota Power to a pair of private investment firms, one of which is owned by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset holder.

Despite strong public opposition, the MN PUC approved BlackRock’s $6.2B takeover of MN Power. “Short-term protections can’t offset billions in profits taken from MN households,” said CURE’s Hudson Kingston.

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#MNPower #MNPUC #BlackRock

Private Equity Power Play in Minnesota BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Partners and a Canadian pension giant want to buy a Minnesota-based utility. Gov. Tim Walz’s agencies have been in on pushing the deal.

🚫⚡ Betting BlackRock will put MN Power customers first is a gamble we can’t afford. Minnesotans deserve transparency, accountability & utilities that serve people, not profit. PUC must reject the sale.

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#StopTheSale #MNPower #MNPUC #GovWalz

Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy Private investment firms that are helping finance America’s artificial intelligence race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the local utilities that deliver electricity to regular customers — and the servers that power AI.

⚠️ MN Judge + PUC staff warn against BlackRock’s bid for MN Power. Judge McKenzie: deal is about “private equity profit.” PUC staff: “Win-win for investors, lose-lose for ratepayers.” Reject this sale.

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#StopTheSale #MNPower #MNPUC

Almanac - Possible Sale of Allete - Twin Cities PBS Sale of the Duluth-based public utilities provider could mean higher rates for customers.

BlackRock’s bid to buy MN Power has customers alarmed—from families to industry. Risks: 💸 asset sell-offs 📉 debt 📈 rate hikes ⚡ poor service. “An $11T corp vs. 5 PUC members isn’t balance of power.” – Beth Tamminen.

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#StopTheSale #MNPower #MNPUC

MN on verge of deciding blockbuster utility sale Minnesota regulators are considering testimony they heard Thursday on a proposed acquisition which could set a new tone in the world of public utilities.A decision is expected soon on whether

“If this deal goes through, utilities nationwide are ‘open for business’ to private equity.” – CURE’s Maggie Schuppert on BlackRock’s bid for MN Power. Risks: 📈 higher rates 🌍 loss of local control ⚠️ stalled clean energy. Decision Oct 3.

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#MNPower #MNPUC

Local View: A warning from South Texas: don't trust BlackRock with Minnesota Power Indigenous communities have seen the damage of BlackRock’s fossil-fuel agenda

⚠️ A warning from South Texas: Wall St giants like GIP & #BlackRock don’t have MN’s best interests at heart—they care about profits, not our future. A takeover risks our community health & environment. Tell MN PUC to put people over profit. #StopTheSale #MNPower #MNPUC

ACTION ALERT: “Carbon Free” means Carbon Free! - CURE Tell MN Regulators: We need 100% Carbon Free EnergyNo Polluting Power // No False Solutions➡️ Take Action by Wed., Sept. 17th! ⬅️ Tell the MN PUC that they must ensure that the implementation of the 100% Law lays the groundwork for an energy future in Minnesota that prioritizes the health, well-being, and resilience of our […]

Minnesota’s 100% Carbon Free Law must mean truly clean energy—not false fixes like burning trash or risky carbon capture.

🗣️ Tell the MN PUC what real #CleanEnergy means to you: curemn.org/blog/100-...

#MNPUC #CarbonFreeEnergy #100PercentMN #NoFalseSolutions

We're committed to keeping MN on the path to a clean energy future that doesn’t depend upon gas-fired power plants. That's why we filed an amicus brief in support of sending the Nemadji Trail Energy Center case back to the #MNPUC for environmental review.