Project News
GREAT NORTHERN TRANSMISSION LINE ENERGIZED!
June 11, 2020Minnesota Power has energized its Great Northern Transmission Line, bringing online an innovative delivery and storage system for renewable energy that spans two states and one Canadian province.
Read the full press releaseFebruary 2019 Issue of Great Northern News Published
April 17, 2019The Great Northern Transmission Line's periodic newsletter, Great Northern News, is available for review.
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September 24, 2018The Great Northern Transmission Line's periodic newsletter, Great Northern News, is available for review.
Read MoreMarch 2018 Issue of Great Northern News Published
March 22, 2018The Great Northern Transmission Line's periodic newsletter, Great Northern News, is available for review.
Read MoreJuly 2017 Issue of Great Northern News Published
July 10, 2017The Great Northern Transmission Line's periodic newsletter, Great Northern News, is available for review.
Read MoreProject Outreach Summary Published
May 31, 2017A summary of outreach completed for the project to date has been developed.
View the summaryPower Line Project On Schedule - International Falls Journal
May 4, 2017Progress in developing the Great Northern Transmission Line is on schedule, according to representatives of Minnesota Power.
Read the full articleFebruary 2017 Issue of Great Northern News Published
February 21, 2017The Great Northern Transmission Line's periodic newsletter, Great Northern News, is available for review.
Read MorePresidential Permit paves way for Minnesota Power's Great Northern Transmission Line
November 16, 2016Minnesota Power's Great Northern Transmission Line received federal approval today when the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Presidential Permit, clearing the way for building the international transmission line to deliver clean energy from Canada’s extensive hydropower resources to Minnesota while strengthening reliability of the power grid.
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Fall 2016 Issue of Great Northern News Published
September 12, 2016The Great Northern Transmission Line's periodic newsletter, Great Northern News, has a new issue available
Read MorePUC Issues Final Order Issuing Route Permit
April 12, 2016The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the Route Permit Application for the Great Northern Transmission Line via final written order on April 11, 2016.
Read MoreWorld Leaders Issue Statement on North American Climate, Clean Energy and Environmental Partnership
June 29, 2016The White House issued a press release summarizing a meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Barack Obama, and President Enrique Pena Nieto. The meeting purpose was to share a common commitment to a competitive, low-carbon and sustainable North American economy and society. Great Northern Transmission Line was mentioned as a cross-border transmission project.
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