Minnesota Power's 'Low-Cost' North Dakota Wind Farm Receives Key Regulatory Approval

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has unanimously approved Minnesota Power's request for approval of investments and expenditures in its Bison 2 wind project for recovery through a renewable resources rider.

Bison 2, a 105-megawatt wind farm located near New Salem, N.D, is part of the company's plan to cost-effectively meet the Minnesota renewable energy mandate while reshaping the generation portfolio of Minnesota Power, a division of ALLETE (NYSE: ALE).