Minnesota News https://mn.gov/ en-us Minnesota https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ Commerce Awards $4.9 Million to Strengthen Local Electric Grid Resilience Across the State 2025-12-08T15:00:00Z https://mn.gov/commerce/news/index.jsp?id=17-715033 The Minnesota Department of Commerce today announced $4.9 million in grant awards to improve the resilience of Minnesota’s electric grid against severe weather events, malicious physical attacks, and cyber threats. Following Federal Shutdown Delay, Funds Have Been Released to Keep Minnesotans Warm This Winter 2025-12-03T16:30:23Z https://mn.gov/commerce/news/index.jsp?id=17-715029 Minnesota's Energy Assistance Program will distribute funding to more than 100,000 income-eligible households Minnesota Department of Commerce Names Sara Payne Assistant Commissioner of Enforcement 2025-11-06T19:48:25Z https://mn.gov/commerce/news/index.jsp?id=17-712099 The Minnesota Department of Commerce today announced that Sara Payne has been appointed assistant commissioner of enforcement, effective Nov. 19, 2025. Federal Shutdown Delays Heating Assistance for Minnesotans as Winter Approaches 2025-10-28T18:35:49Z https://mn.gov/commerce/news/index.jsp?id=17-710753 Eligible Minnesotans are still encouraged to apply while the program awaits federal funds. Minnesota Department of Commerce secures major settlement against unlicensed health insurance company 2025-10-14T16:59:59Z https://mn.gov/commerce/news/index.jsp?id=17-709532 The Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Enforcement Division has reached a settlement agreement with Strategic Limited Partners, LP, an unlicensed company that was selling unauthorized and deceptive health coverage in Minnesota. Landmark Energy Acquisition Finalized, Securing Long-term Benefits for Minnesotans 2025-10-03T20:17:43Z https://mn.gov/commerce/news/index.jsp?id=17-708301 The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission today approved the sale of ALLETE, the parent company of Minnesota Power, marking a critical step forward for energy reliability, affordability, and public accountability in the state. Federal Policy Changes Mean Significant Health Insurance Premium Increases for Many Minnesotans 2025-10-01T17:30:48Z https://mn.gov/commerce/news/index.jsp?id=17-707933 State officials warn of an affordability crisis as finalized 2026 health insurance rates jump 21.5% for individuals and 14.2% for small group plans. Minnesota Officials Warn of Steep Health Insurance Increases Due to Federal Policy Changes 2025-09-18T19:21:38Z https://mn.gov/commerce/news/index.jsp?id=17-706360 State officials held a press conference yesterday to sound the alarm about dramatic increases in health insurance costs for Minnesotans, driven by recent federal policy changes and the pending expiration of enhanced federal subsidies. $14.5 Million in Grants Available for Solar Projects on Public Buildings 2025-09-11T12:45:00Z https://mn.gov/commerce/news/index.jsp?id=17-701652 The Minnesota Department of Commerce accepting applications through Nov. 14. As Federal Law Pushes Health Premiums Up, MN Acts to Protect Consumers 2025-09-09T14:49:57Z https://mn.gov/commerce/news/index.jsp?id=17-704471 Minnesotans are facing unnecessarily higher health insurance rate hikes, and the blame lies with new Republican-led federal policy changes passed in Washington, says Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Grace Arnold.