Minnesota News

25-9001-40129 In The Matter of Possible Rules Governing Earned Sick and Safe Time, Minnesota Rules, Part 5200-1200 R-4877

2026-03-04T18:03:33Z

March 4, 2026 - The deadline for completion of the report in this matter is extended to Friday, March 20, 2026.

23-9051-41029 In the Matter of the Proposed Repeal of Obsolete Rules of the Hearings and Release Unit

2026-03-04T16:42:22Z

March 4, 2026 - The proposed repeal of rules is APPROVED as to form and legality, and the Department may publish the final rule in the State Register.

28-2500-41458 In the Matter of the Application of Great River Energy and Lake Region Electric Cooperative for a Route Permit for the Otto Tap 115 kV Transmission Line Project in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

2026-03-03T20:21:17Z

March 3, 2026 - Summary of public testimony, live and written comments.

71-1800-40000 and 71-1805-40190 In the Matter of the Appeal of Rate Calculation for Ebenezer Care Center (n/k/a Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab), Martin Luther Care Center, Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric CC, and Meadows on Fairview and In the Matter of the Appeal of Rate Calculation for Aurora on France, Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab (f/k/a Ebenezer Care Center), and Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric CC

2026-03-02T20:08:34Z

March 2, 2026 - 1. Appellants’ Motion for Sanctions Under Rule 37.05 and Motion to Compel Removal of Attorneys’ Eyes Only Designations and Redactions are STAYED. 2. The Department’s Motion for Partial Summary Disposition is STAYED as to whether the Department has enforced an unpromulgated rule. 3. This Recommendation shall be referred to the Commissioner of the Department for consideration of a final decision.

28-9001-41253 In the Matter of the Proposed Amendment to Rules Governing Electrical Training and Licensing, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 3800

2026-02-19T20:33:17Z

February 19, 2026 - The rules are APPROVED.

28-9001-41254 In the Matter of the Proposed Amendment to Rules Relating to Electrical Procedures

2026-02-18T20:41:08Z

February 18, 2026 - The rules are APPROVED.

22-2500-40506 In the Matter of the Application for a Route Permit for the Big Stone South to Alexandria 345-kV Transmission Project in West-Central Minnesota

2026-02-18T20:27:25Z

February 18, 2026 - Based upon these Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Commission should issue a Route Permit for the Applicants’ Preferred Route to the Applicants to construct and operate the Project and associated facilities in West-Central Minnesota, and the permit should include the draft route permit conditions amended as set forth in the Conclusions above.

25-2500-40988 In the Matter of Crane Energy Storage LLC for a Site Permit for the up to 200 MW Crane Energy Storage Project in Olmsted County, Minnesota and In the Matter of the Application of Sandhill Energy Storage LLC for a Site Permit for the up to 200 MW Sandhill Energy Storage Project in Olmsted County, Minnesota

2026-02-12T14:02:30Z

February 12, 2026 - The Commission should issue Site Permits to Applicants to construct and operate the Projects and associated facilities in Olmsted County, Minnesota and the permits should include the draft permit conditions amended as set forth in the Findings and Conclusions.

24-4800-41292 In the Matter of the Petition of Crested River Cannabis Company, Turning Leaf, LLC, BLNCD Natural, LLC, Foundry Nation, LLC, St. Paul Cannabis Co., LLC, D8 MN, LLC, Mary and Jane, LLC, Raiden Labs, LLC, and 4815 Excelsior, LLC, under Minn. Stat. § 14.381, subd. 1 for an Order Directing the Office of Cannabis Management from Enforcing an Unadopted Rule

2026-02-12T13:41:27Z

February 12, 2026 - 1. The Petition is GRANTED. 2. The Office shall immediately CEASE ENFORCING the following unpromulgated rule in its Frequently Asked Questions for Hemp Businesses, Guidance Memo (GM-2025-03): “Under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 342, LPHE retailers are not permitted to ship directly to consumers.” 3. The Office shall PUBLISH THIS DECISION in the Minnesota State Register. 4. The Office shall bear the costs of this proceeding.

71-0330-40846 and 71-0330-40869 In the Matter of the Petition for the Incorporation of Northern Township (MBAU Docket I-76) and In the Matter of the Annexation of Certain Real Property to the City of Bemidji from Northern Township (MBAU Docket A-8517)

2026-02-10T20:14:48Z

February 10, 2026 - 1. The Township’s petition for incorporation (I-76) is GRANTED. 2. The City’s petition for annexation (A-8517) is DENIED. 3. The Township shall hereby be incorporated as the City of Northern. 4. The incorporated City of Northern shall consist of all property within the Township, as legally described in Finding No. 43. 5. Incorporation shall be effective upon the election and qualification of the new City Council as set out in Paragraphs 6 and 7 of this Order. 6. The form of government for the City of Northern shall be “Optional Plan A.” An election of a mayor and four council members shall be held on November 3, 2026, etc.