The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission welcomes and encourages interested members of the public to attend any of our public hearings. For those attending today’s hearing, please note our agency’s protocols in order to ensure all present can hear and see the proceedings.

 The Commission asks that you are respectful of the Commissioners, staff and others attending the hearing.

 Signs displayed outside of the hearing room should not be larger than 8.5 x 11 inches and must not have handles such as wood or metal poles.

 Signs or banners must be put away inside of the hearing room; stickers, flyers or other materials must be handed out before entering the hearing room.

 Do not block the hearing room doors.

 Every person watching the hearing must be seated in a chair.

 Rooms cannot be over capacity.

 No unnecessary talking, loud whispering, or other distracting activity is allowed inside of the hearing room. Conversations in the hallway should not be disruptive.

 Pictures without flash cameras may be taken and video recording is allowed if not disruptive or unless prohibited by the Commission Chair.

 Demonstrations of any kind are not allowed in the hearing room.

 Pagers and cell phones must be turned off before entering the hearing room.

 Distracting activity may result in you being asked to leave the hearing room.

Visit the MN PUC’s web site, mn.gov/puc/ if you have questions about how to participate in the public process, or call the MN PUC at 651-296-0406, 1-800-657-3782.