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February 23, 2018
Benson supports power plant closing, says biomass never fulfilled promise
BENSON — The city of Benson has offered its voice in support of closing the Benson Power biomass plant operating in the community. The...
news/government-and-politics
February 23, 2018 - 6:39am
January 30, 2018
Co-op to purchase Kandiyohi municipal power system
KANDIYOHI — Starting Feb.1, Kandiyohi Mayor Gordy Woltjer won't be fielding telephone calls when the power goes out in town and he won't...
business/energy-and-mining
January 30, 2018 - 6:53am
January 3, 2018
America's power grid shows signs of strain amid deep freeze
America's power grid is starting to show signs of fatigue as the nation grapples with a record-breaking cold snap. In the Midwest, some natural...
news
January 3, 2018 - 3:45pm
November 24, 2017
What your Christmas lights will do to your electricity bill
Starting around Black Friday every year, the light intensity in American suburbs increases by 30 to 50 percent, and it doesn't return to normal...
lifestyle
November 24, 2017 - 2:53pm
Small Montana firm lands Puerto Rico's biggest contract to get the power back on
For the sprawling effort to restore Puerto Rico's crippled electrical grid, the territory's state-owned utility has turned to a two-year-old...
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October 24, 2017 - 11:01am
September 13, 2017
Chippewa County wind farm likely to go up in early 2018
MONTEVIDEO — Equipment began arriving this week for the construction of an 18-turbine wind farm in Chippewa County, but work is not likely...
news
September 13, 2017 - 7:02am
May 30, 2017
Willmar Municipal Utilities recognized
WILLMAR — Willmar Municipal Utilities has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider designation from the American Public Power Association...
business
May 30, 2017 - 5:34am
April 29, 2017
Benson could lose biomass power plant: Xcel seeks to purchase, close plant
BENSON — One of Benson's largest employers, and one of Swift County's largest tax-paying entities, is expected to be closed. Xcel Energy...
news
April 29, 2017 - 5:58am
April 5, 2017
President Trump declares end to 'war on coal,' but utilities aren't listening
WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK - When President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week to sweep away Obama-era climate change regulations,...
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April 5, 2017 - 2:59pm
February 22, 2017
Xcel, FAA research using drones to inspect electric lines
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A regional electricity provider will work with the Federal Aviation Administration to help form policies for inspecting...
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February 22, 2017 - 12:04am
February 21, 2017
Xcel, FAA research using drones to inspect electric lines
GRAND FORKS — A regional electricity provider will work with the Federal Aviation Administration to help form policies for inspecting...
news
February 21, 2017 - 2:32pm
December 14, 2016
Nearly a quarter of Willmar's power is renewable
WILLMAR — While the Willmar Municipal Utilities wind turbines are the most visible example of renewable energy in town, in fact nearly...
news
December 14, 2016 - 7:00am
November 18, 2016
Thousands without power in west central Minn.
WILLMAR — An estimated 4,000 to 5,000 customers with the Kandiyohi Power Cooperative are without power this morning due to the winter storm....
news
November 18, 2016 - 12:16pm
April 19, 2016
New energy park to be constructed in Shakopee
SHAKOPEE — The Minnesota Municipal Power Agency has begun construction on a new 46-megawatt distributed generation power facility near Canterbury Park in Shakopee. The natural gas-fueled facility will add electric generation capacity to the 12 communities and utilities, including...
business
April 19, 2016 - 8:13am
December 16, 2015
No increases in electric, heat or water for Willmar utility customers
WILLMAR — No increases in electric, water and district heating rates are expected in the 2016 budget approved by the Willmar Municipal Utilities...
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December 16, 2015 - 10:16pm
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