POWER
Legislative notebook: Senate backs gasoline tax hike
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Minnesota senators voted Friday to raise the state gasoline tax 5 cents in the next few years. After the Senate Transportation Committee in recent weeks removed a gas ...
Posted on 5/11/13 at 11:15 AM
Purchasing Power: What is it and how to use it to your advantage
The definition of purchasing power is as follows: 1. General: Extent to which a person, firm, or group has available funds to make purchases. 2. Economics: (1) Money and credit available for spending...
Posted on 3/13/13 at 10:53 AM
Continual (Solar-Powered) Economic Growth
Last Saturday I attended an event at the University of Minnesota showcasing professors and their research. Each gave a presentation and took questions from the audience. One spoke about depression eco...
Posted on 2/28/13 at 10:25 AM
Questions to ask elderly parents
Following are 10 questions to ask your elderly parents. 1. What are their end of life desires? Make sure they have filled out an Advance Directive stating what their desires are. Do they want to have ...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 11:31 AM
THE POWER OF “POWER OF ATTORNEY”
Anyone who has experienced a family member or friend in a health crisis knows the potential emotional and financial challenges that can occur. One of the best gifts we can give our loved ones and ours...
Posted on 2/16/12 at 3:48 PM
Is your TV or computer sucking up too much energy?
Televisions, DVD players, and computers are common household devices that can use a lot of electricity, even when turned off.May 16, 2013
Power goes out in Alexandria for half-hour
Alexandria Light and Power (ALP) experienced a major power outage in the south and west portions of its service area today.June 05, 2012
Otter Tail Power offers tips for keeping ahead of a storm
To help its customers and neighbors prepare for severe summer weather, Otter Tail Power Company has storm readiness information posted on its web site, www.otpco.com.June 02, 2012
Otter Tail Power Company suggests giving gift of energy savings
If you’re wondering what to give this holiday season, consider gifts that save energy. Energy savings is a gift that keeps giving year round. Otter Tail Power Company offers these energy-saving gift ideas for the people on your list.December 04, 2011
Missouri River Energy Services plans to build hydro facility
Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) has announced its intent to proceed with the planning and development of a hydroelectric generating facility at the Red Rock Reservoir on the Des Moines River.By Staff Report , August 21, 2011
Crews continue to restore power across REA’s system
Power has been restored to most of the 3,000 Runestone Electric Association members who lost power following the wind storm that plowed through Douglas, Grant, Stevens, and Pope County Monday.By Staff Report , August 04, 2011
Missouri River Energy Services completes agreement with WPPI Energy
Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) has agreed to a twenty year purchased power agreement with WPPI Energy for output from the Point Beach Nuclear Plant (Point Beach) located near Two Rivers, Wisconsin.By Staff Report , July 23, 2011
Storm knocks out power in Glenwood area this morning
A thunderstorm caused widespread power outages throughout the Glenwood area early Monday morning.By Staff Report , May 09, 2011
Lawmakers move toward nuclear, coal power approval
A Minnesota House committee voted Tuesday to allow new nuclear power plants in the state, with another vote coming soon to remove a ban on new coal power plants and to allow North Dakota coal and electrical power.By Don Davis , January 11, 2011
Agency that helps provide power to Alexandria to issue $141 million in bonds
The Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (WMMPA) will close December 2 on a $141-million power supply revenue bond issue.December 01, 2010
Agency that helps provide power to Alexandria to issue $141 million in bonds
The Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (WMMPA) will close December 2 on a $141-million power supply revenue bond issue.By Staff Report , November 29, 2010
Don’t let electrical accidents crop up during harvest
Even though harvest is one of the busiest times of the year for farmers, you and your helpers need to pay as much attention to what’s above your heads as you do to what’s below your machines.By Staff Report , September 19, 2010
Man killed when pinned between two cranes in Grand Forks, N.D
A man at the LM Wind Power plant here died from injuries suffered this morning when he was pinned between two cranes, according to Grand Forks Police.By Archie Ingersoll , July 01, 2010
Power outage at Fox leaves some 'Idol', 'Glee' fans in the dark Tuesday night
Area fans of FOX’s popular singing competition, “American Idol,” had to sit idle instead of watching Tuesday night’s semi-final.By John Lamb , May 26, 2010
Otter Tail Power requests rate increase
Otter Tail Power Company has asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for permission to increase rates by approximately $10.6 million, or about 8 percent.By Staff Report , April 03, 2010
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