Salida City Council to Hear from Xcel Energy, CHA at Work Session

The Salida City Council (SCC) holds a work session on Monday, May 5, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Touber Building, 448 E. First Street. Image courtesy of the City of Salida. Two items are on the agenda. The first is an update from Xcel Energy on …

Xcel Energy Just Issued a New Warning for All Minnesota Customers

Scammers are Aggressively Targeting Xcel Energy Customers Phone scams have always been a problem, but lately, it seems as though they’ve been getting trickier, more aggressive, and more convincing. Scammers are evolving their tactics, spoofing local …

Benton County receives $1 million grant for energy transition

BENTON COUNTY — Benton County has received a $1 million grant to support its Beltline Corridor Project, according to a news release from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). It's part of a $2.7 million DEED initiative …

Letter: Why I’m running for re-election to the Holy Cross Energy board

My name is Robert H. Gardner. I am running for re-election to the Holy Cross Energy Board of Directors, representing the Southern District in the upcoming election. I have been a board member since 2012.  I live in Basalt and have been a lifelong resident …

Xcel Energy Center Complex renovation reduced to prioritize Wild arena

It’s hard to believe the Xcel Energy Center has hit a quarter century, with most fans agreeing the arena doesn’t seem to show its age. But the owners and operators say it’s due for major mechanical overhauls and, while they’re at it, deserving of major …

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Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ:XEL) Shows Potential for Technical Breakout

Technical breakout investing focuses on identifying stocks that are consolidating within a defined range before making a decisive move higher. Traders look for strong technical setups where a stock has built a base of support and is poised for a potential …

St. Paul, Wild scale back Xcel Energy Center complex renovations

The Minnesota Wild and city of St. Paul have scaled back their plans to renovate the Xcel Energy Center complex and slashed their state funding request to the Legislature. They were initially pursuing a $770 million renovation project, which included the …

Wild, City of St. Paul scale back renovation project involving Xcel Energy Center complex

The revised proposal reduces the immediate cost from $760M to $488M by prioritizing arena renovations and putting work on the River Centre and Roy Wilkins on hold. ST PAUL, Minn. — The economy is scuffling, investors are rattled and the state of Minnesota …

After tepid state response, Wild and St. Paul scale back Xcel Energy Center renovation plans

In his appeal to lawmakers, Leipold has emphasized the precedent of state assistance for such projects, both in Minnesota and around the country. He said he’s committed to keeping the Wild in St. Paul, though he’s had options to move the team elsewhere. …