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Xcel Energy’s New Transmission Line Set to Transform Minnesota Power Grid

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI Apr 11, 2025 | 2:43 PM – Xcel Energy is poised to begin construction on the highly anticipated Minnesota Energy Connection, a transmission line expected to facilitate the delivery of 4,000 megawatts of renewable energy, …

Colorado bald eagles welcome new chicks, fourth egg hatches

A bald eagle pair welcomed three chicks earlier this month, with a fourth on the way. PLATTEVILLE, Colo. — The Fort St. Vrain bald eagle couple are parents again.  The pair in Platteville laid four eggs this season, a rare occurrence as bald eagles …

CONTEST: Win tickets to see Rock Stars on Ice

MINNEAPOLIS — Watch KARE 11 Sunrise or KARE Saturday from April 14 - April 19, for the chance to win tickets to see Rock Stars on Ice at the Xcel Energy Center. One winner will win a pack of four tickets to see Rock Stars on Ice at the Xcel Energy Center …

Xcel Energy CEO's pay package nears $13 million in 2024, mostly in stock awards

Xcel Energy's CEO received a multimillion-dollar compensation package in 2024, with the majority coming from stock awards. Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: XEL) paid its CEO nearly $13 million in 2024, almost all of it in the form of stock …

Xcel Energy CEO's pay package nears $13 million in 2024, mostly in stock awards

Xcel Energy seeks approval for $150.7 million electric rate increase in Wisconsin

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Xcel Energy is asking Wisconsin regulators to approve a $150.7 million rate increase over the next two years. In a proposal to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, the utility service requested an 11.8% increase on electricity in …

Minnesota Wild Signs Defenseman Zeev Buium to Entry-Level Contract

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (MINNESOTA WILD)- Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Zeev Buium (pronounced Zee-v Boo-y-YUM) to a three-year, entry- …

Is CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) the Safest Dividend Stock to Buy Now?

We recently published a list of 10 Safest Dividend Stocks to Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS) stands against other safest dividend stocks to buy now. Today, in this article, we will be looking …

Wild officially add collegiate star Zeev Buium to the mix

VANCOUVER, B.C. — At just 19 years old, Zeev Buium already has paraded around the ice at Xcel Energy Center hoisting trophies from the conference tournament and NCAA championship he and University of Denver teammates won a few weeks apart last season. …

Wild sign defenseman Zeev Buium to three-year contract that starts immediately

The Wild’s top prospect is now a pro.Zeev Buium signed a three-year, entry-level contract that begins immediately, and the defenseman is expected to make his NHL debut in the Wild’s regular-season finale Tuesday vs. Anaheim at Xcel Energy Center that could …

New Transmission Line To Sherco Plant In Becker Approved

MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- Building of a new major Minnesota utility line has been approved. Xcel Energy has received approval from the state on the 175-mile Minnesota Energy Connection transmission line. Once completed in 2028 the line will carry …

Colorado wants to solve its insurance crisis. But homeowners would have to pay.

The plan to lower the cost of homeowners insurance in Colorado sounds counterintuitive. But state Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway and Democratic lawmakers believe adding a 1% fee to policies sold statewide could, in the long run, make premiums less …

Wild Prevail in OT Thriller Against Sharks; Eriksson Ek Shines

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Joel Eriksson Ek scored four goals, and Kirill Kaprizov netted the overtime winner as the Minnesota Wild edged the San Jose Sharks 8-7 at Xcel Energy Center on April 10, 2025. Eriksson Ek, returning from a 21-game absence due to injury, …

Rochester native Pat Ferschweiler guides Western Michigan to first national title

As his players bobbed up and down on the bench in front of him, Pat Ferschweiler stood in place and watched the time run off the clock at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on Saturday night. Ferschweiler appeared to be in a state of disbelief, belief and pure …

Career winding down, Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury feels the love

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Any parent of a goaltender will tell you that the list of tools needed to play the position effectively is voluminous and costly. You need a helmet, neck guard, chest protector, glove, stick, hockey pants, leg pads, hockey socks, …

Western Michigan the right direction for Warroad brothers

ST. LOUIS — A year ago at this time, Warroad’s Grant and Hampton Slukynsky were part of a different directional university in the state of Michigan. Grant had just completed his freshman year at Northern Michigan while his younger brother, Hampton, was …

High cost slows Boulder Valley School District electric bus plans

The Boulder Valley School District is keeping its goal of having electric buses make up half its fleet, but grants drying up, plus the uncertainty of possible tariff price increases has the school district moving more slowly in replacing diesel buses with …

Things to Do this weekend in Pueblo 

Friday, April 11 Fish Fry for Lent at Christ the King Church 1708 Horseshoe Drive | 4-6:30 p.m. | Join the Knights of Columbus for a fish dinner including fried or baked fish with homemade tartar sauce, baked potato, coleslaw, veggies, a roll and dessert. …

Minnesota Energy Connection gets PUC approval

MARSHALL — A high-voltage power line project that would run from Sherburne County to Lyon County got approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission this week. On Thursday, the PUC approved a certificate of need and a route permit for the Minnesota …

On-line Total Organic Carbon Analyzer Market poised for growth with 4.98% CAGR by 2032 | Xylem, Metrohm, SUEZ, Shimadzu

On-line Total Organic Carbon Analyzer Market grows with rising water quality monitoring needs across industries. WASHINGTON, WA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Research Future published a report titled, the On-line …

HYDGEN and SRM University AP Forge Research Collaboration to Advance Green Hydrogen Technology

MANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HYDGEN, a Singapore & Indian-based leader in hydrogen electrolyzer technology, has entered into a research collaboration agreement with SRM University AP (SRM-AP), a premier …

Wolf River Electric Achieves Enphase Gold Installer Status in Q2 2025

Recognition highlights Wolf River Electric’s extensive Enphase experience and commitment to exceptional customer satisfaction. ISANTI, MN, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wolf River Electric, a leading Midwest solar …

HYDGEN & University of North Bengal Announce Research Collaboration on Low-Cost Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Generation

MANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HYDGEN, a Singapore & Indian-based leader in hydrogen electrolyzer technology, has entered into a research collaboration agreement with the University of North Bengal (NBU), a …

Sterling Lexicon's Redesigned Website Enhances User Experience, Showcases Talent Mobility Expertise

New features emphasize flexible solutions to meet changing workforce mobility priorities JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sterling Lexicon, a global leader in workforce mobility solutions, is proud to unveil …

Sabancı Youth Mobilization Wins Prestigious Award at Davos

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sabancı Youth Mobilization, a groundbreaking initiative launched by Sabancı Holding to empower Türkiye's next generation, has been honored with an Award in the Best Corporate Social …

eLeaP® CEO's Insightful Article on the Future of Work, Inspired by LinkedIn Executive’s Keynote at LeadingBetter Summit

eLeaP shares key insights on adaptability, AI, and emotional intelligence in a new article inspired by LinkedIn’s Daniel Roth at the LeadingBetter Summit. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Don Weobong, CEO at …

EV Charging Stations Gain Momentum and Expansion

4EverCharge Awarded 10 New Locations in One Week Amid Surging EV Charging Demand NEWPORT NEWS VIRGINIA, VA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One of the fastest-growing industries in the country now is the charging station …

Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Market to Grow CAGR of 17.93% by 2035 | Redwood Materials, Krebs and Riedel, Neometals

New hydrometallurgical processes and direct recycling methods are being developed to recover precious metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, improving NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As per MRFR analysis, the …

Solar Hydrogen Panel Market to Grow CAGR of 2.60% by 2032 | SunHydrogen Inc, Flux50, Schmid Group

Low variable electricity costs and economic need for green hydrogen are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solar Hydrogen Panel Market Size was valued at USD 0.031 …

Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market to Grow CAGR of 5.70% By 3034 | Chevron Corporation, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Shell PIc

Rapid urbanisation and industrialisation, as well as rising need for space heating are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As per MRFR analysis, the Natural Gas …

Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Mineral Detection Technology Publicly Disclosed

Pinpointing Precious Metals, Rare Earths, Oil, Gas & Water BOUGAINVILLE , PAPUA NEW GUINEA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CC Explorations, a pioneering company in remote sensing of minerals, has unveiled its groundbreaking utilization …

New QuickTOCuv Water Analyzer for Total Organic Carbon Monitoring from Process Insights

Process Insights Introduces the New QuickTOCuv Analyzer for Total Organic Carbon Monitoring HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Process Insights, a global leader in innovative analytical solutions, proudly announces the …

Low Carbon Fuels MENA Summit 2025 in Dubai coming May to Tackle Urgent Energy Transition Priorities

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As momentum builds around the global decarbonization agenda, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is rapidly positioning itself at the forefront of low carbon fuel (LCF) …

Equinor ASA: forslag om kapitalnedsettelse fra selskapets styre

Styret i Equinor ASA (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) har i dag besluttet å foreslå for selskapets generalforsamling at selskapets aksjekapital nedsettes ved sletting av egne aksjer og innløsning av aksjer tilhørende den norske stat. Forslaget fremsettes som følge …

Equinor ASA: proposal on capital reduction from the company’s board of directors

The board of directors of Equinor ASA (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) has today decided to propose to the general meeting of the company that the company’s share capital is reduced through cancellation of own shares and redemption of shares belonging to the …

CBAK Partners with Kandi to Localize Lithium Battery Facilities in the U.S. in Phases

DALIAN, China, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) (“CBAK Energy,” or the “Company”) a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider in China, jointly with Kandi Technologies Group …

Cielo Provides Update on Corporate Matters

CALGARY, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (TSXV: CMC; OTC PINK: CWSFF) (“Cielo” or the “Company”) today provides an update on certain business and corporate matters. Corporate Update Webinar Cielo is pleased to …

Enlight Raises a Total of $1.5 Billion in Project Finance Following its Third U.S. Financial Close Within Four Months

The financial close for Quail Ranch includes $243 million of construction loans; COD is expected towards the end of 2025 Enlight’s three U.S. projects now under construction have a combined capacity of 1.4 FGW and are projected to generate total annual …

Statement from Britt Kulczycki, CEO of The ENER-G GROUP, on U.S. Tariffs

Statement from Britt Kulczycki, CEO of The ENER-G GROUP, on U.S. Tariffs and Their Impact on Global Equipment Supply and Client Relationships CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, April 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global economies grapple with rising …