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MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 16, 2026) - A proposed power line expansion along Interstate 94 from North Dakota to central Minnesota will maintain a reliable electric grid by meeting the region's growing electricity needs, continuing to improve reliability and ...

MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 11, 2025) — With temperatures forecasted to drop below zero in the coming days, Xcel Energy is preparing for extreme cold across the Upper Midwest beginning Friday through Monday. The company is offering tips to help customers save ...

Company shares tips on how customers can save energy and stay safe

600 megawatts at Sherco Energy Hub among a series of planned battery, solar projects

MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 9, 2025) — Xcel Energy is bringing the first artificial intelligence-driven wildfire detection cameras to Minnesota, providing quick notifications to first responders of grass and forest fires and helping protect communities, natural ...

Company to deploy up to 200 megawatts of distributed battery storage capacity

Minnesota PUC provides key state approval; federal review process upcoming

MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 1, 2025) — Xcel Energy has partnered with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Homeland Security Emergency Management (HSEM) division to use mobile phone technology for emergency communications related to its two nuclear ...

MINNEAPOLIS (July 29, 2025) — Xcel Energy crews are assessing damage and safely restoring power to customers as quickly as possible after an additional round of storms came through the region Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The Monday night ...

MINNEAPOLIS (July 28, 2025) — Xcel Energy crews have returned electric service to more than 85% of the customers who lost power during last night's severe storms as restoration efforts continue. The Sunday night storm brought lightning, heavy rain, ...