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 

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. The main hearing room is reserved for parties and those who may be called before the Commission. An additional room will be available for public viewing of the meeting, and as space opens in the main hearing room, members of the public will be moved in. If both rooms reach 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. 

  • September 25 agenda and webcast link available here.

  • October 3 agenda and webcast link available here.

  • 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

Meeting entry and conduct rules

  • The Commission will search briefcases, backpacks, or other bags prior to entry to the meeting room to ensure the safety of meeting attendees.

  • No weapons are allowed.  

  • No signs, banners, or other objects for display of any size are allowed in the meeting room.  

  • No musical instruments, noise makers, radios, recordings, or voice amplification tools may be brought into the meeting room.  

  • Each attendee must be seated in a chair and quiet during the meeting to avoid interfering with the ability of other attendees to see and hear the proceedings. If there are disruptions, those individuals will be escorted out of the building. 

  • Pictures without flash cameras may be taken, and video recording is allowed if it does not interfere with the ability of attendees to see and hear the proceedings. All meetings, however, are broadcast and archives are retained for public use.  

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.