Meeting information for the proposed acquisition of ALLETE, Inc.

Overview

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will hold public agenda meetings to hear from parties and consider a decision on the proposed acquisition of ALLETE, Inc., parent company of Minnesota Power. This page provides logistical information for the public, media, and all interested persons. 

Agenda meeting dates and times 

  • Thursday, September 25, 2025    Start Time: 9 AM 

  • Friday, October 3, 2025    Start Time: 9 AM 

Participating in the meetings 

The Commission’s agenda meetings are open to the public, and we encourage everyone interested to follow the proceedings. For this docket, virtual attendance is strongly preferred due to limited seating in the hearing room. See instructions below. Once the room reaches capacity, no additional attendees will be admitted, and we cannot allow people to gather in hallways. Please plan to join virtually if possible. See instructions below.

Virtual attendance 

The Commission strongly encourages the public to join virtually. All meetings are livestreamed for real-time viewing and listening. 

  • A link to the live webcast will be posted on this page prior to each meeting. 

  • The agenda and webcast link are also available on the PUC Calendar of Events page. 

  • Recordings of the meetings will be archived and available for free download on our website. 

In-person attendance 

Our Agenda Meetings take place at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s main office: 

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission 

121 7th Place E, Suite 350 

Saint Paul, MN 55101 

Please note: Seating in the hearing room for this docket is limited. Once the room is full, no additional attendees will be admitted, and standing in the hallway is not permitted. Security measures are in place, and backpacks, briefcases, purses, and other bags may be subject to search. For the safety of all attendees, the following are not allowed: weapons, signs, banners, noisemakers, musical instruments, radios, or voice amplification devices. Except for the parties, attendees will not be invited to speak at the meeting.

Docket and related documents 

This meeting is part of an ongoing regulatory process. For a complete history of the case, including all filings, testimony, and public comments, please visit the official eDockets page for Docket 24-198  

Questions and contact information 

Media inquiries 

Media are welcome to attend the meetings. Video, photography and audio recording is permitted as long as it does not interfere with the ability of other attendees to see and hear the proceedings. Virtual attendance is preferred due to limited space.  

All media inquiries should be directed to the PUC Communications Director.  

Cori Rude-Young 

For all other questions 

Members of the public with general questions about the docket or the PUC's role in the regulatory process can contact the Consumer Affairs Office.