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PowerOn Midwest

PowerOn Midwest

Events

Working together

PowerOn Midwest will offer multiple opportunities for stakeholders, Tribal entities, landowners, and the public to provide input into the route development process.

Minnesota events

Routing open house meetings

We are holding open house meetings in your community in June 2026. Take this opportunity to learn about PowerOn Midwest. We'll be available to discuss preliminary route options, answer questions, and take your input. There is no formal presentation. Drop in any time.

In-Person Meetings
Date Time Location
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lake Benton Community Center
114 Center St S
Lake Benton, MN 56149
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. St. Leo Catholic Church
415 S Hiawatha Ave
Pipestone, MN 56164
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Luverne Generations Events
105 S Estey St
Luverne, MN 56156
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Fox Lake Event Center
730 125th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
Thursday, June 4, 2026 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Worthington Event Center
1447 Prairie Dr
Worthington, MN 56187
Thursday, June 4, 2026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Fulda American Legion
106 W Front St
Fulda MN 56131
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Knights of Columbus
920 E 10th St
Fairmont, MN 56031
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Golden Bubble
11575 State Highway 22
Wells, MN 56097
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wedgewood Cove Golf Club
2200 W 9th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Doubletree
1701 4th St NW
Austin, MN 55912
Thursday, June 11, 2026 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. 		Events By Saker
401 8th St SE
Kasson, MN 55944
Friday, June 12, 2026 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Zumbrota VFW
21 E 1st St
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Virtual open house

Cant attend in person? Check out our virtual open house available June 2 - 26, 2026

Certificate of Need comment process

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) held public information and environmental report scoping meetings on the project's Certificate of Need Application April 21-30, 2026. Written comments will be accepted through May 20, 2026, by 4:30 p.m. Please include the docket number (25-117) in all communications*.

Comments received after the close of the comment period may or may not be considered by the MPUC.

Focus your comments on information that will help answer the following questions:

  • Are there other ways to meet the stated need for the project, for example, a different-sized transmission line, a different type of facility, or a different timing for the proposal?
  • What potential human and environmental impacts or unique characteristics of the proposed project should be considered in the environmental report?
  • Are there any methods to minimize, mitigate, or avoid potential impacts of the proposed project that should be considered in the environmental report?

Online: mn.gov/puc/consumers/public-comments

Email: consumer.puc@state.mn.us

U.S. Mail:
Consumer Affairs Office
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 7th Place East, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55101

*Comments will be made available to the public via the MPUC’s website except in limited circumstances consistent with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The MPUC does not edit or delete personal identifying information from submissions.

November 2025 outreach materials

We shared these items at the November 2025 public open house meetings for the Certificate of Need.

South Dakota events

The PowerOn Midwest project team held a public open house meeting in Clear Lake, SD on Wednesday, April 8. If you were unable to join us, you can access the materials presented at this meeting below.

April 8 open house meeting materials

January 2026 outreach materials

We shared these items at the January 2026 public open house meetings.

October 2025 outreach materials

We shared these items at the October 2025 public open house meetings.