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On October 22 we filed a Route Permit application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) for the portion of the proposed 345-kilovolt Big Stone South to Alexandria transmission line that will be located in Minnesota. We previously filed a Facility Permit application with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission for the South Dakota portion of the line on April 15, 2024.

Several regional energy companies are moving ahead with a new high-voltage transmission line that will increase the capability of the transmission system to reliably meet customer demand and deliver energy within the Upper Midwest, following Thursday’s unanimous approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.

Thanks to instant rebates on LED bulbs, we make it easy and affordable to switch to energy-efficient LED lighting. To learn more and receive instant savings on LEDs, stop by Fergus Home and Hardware on Saturday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.