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Great to see so many familiar faces celebrating the Humphrey School of Public Affairs Policy Fellows' 35th anniversary last week!
I’m grateful to be part of its wonderful alumni community and recommend participation to anyone interested in growing their public policy expertise.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for CEEM’s 2025 Summer Unwind!
We’re especially grateful to Rep. Patty Acomb and Sen. Nick Frentz for taking the time to speak to the clean energy community. It was a great night connecting with the leaders shaping Minnesota’s energy future.
We premiered this video at the 35th anniversary celebration highlighting the impact of the #PolicyFellows program across 35 years and 1,000+ alumni. Take a look, be inspired, and share! https://t.co/UxIm9h3gku
With the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game head coaches slated to come from the two teams with the best winning percentage through tonight’s games, the All-Star coaching staffs are now set! And with the head coach of the top-ranked team scheduled to guide the All-Star team whose captain earned the most fan votes, here are your 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game head coaches:
⭐️Team Clark will be coached by Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve.
⭐️Team Collier will be coached by New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello.
They have experienced the most unimaginable tragedy losing both of their parents to violence. Yet Sophie and Colin Hortman show grace and compassion and care for others as they grieve.
They just showed me, with these words, how to be a better person. This will stay with me.
Clean Energy Economy MN joins Minnesotans across the state in mourning the devastating and senseless loss of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Speaker Hortman was one of the most accomplished and effective public servants in Minnesota’s history. Her sudden death is a profound loss to the state she served with dedication, compassion, and conviction for three decades.
Speaker Hortman’s legacy is one of impact, integrity, and perseverance. She devoted her career to advancing policies that improved the lives of Minnesotans, guided by a deep commitment to service and the belief that government should work for everyone. Her leadership was defined by her strategic vision, calm resolve, and willingness to do the hard work of governance. She earned trust across the political spectrum for her honesty, sharp intellect, and ability to unite people in pursuit of the common good. Her quick wit and sense of humor made even the hardest days at the Capitol a little lighter.
Throughout her time in the Minnesota Legislature, Speaker Hortman helped shepherd some of the most significant policy advancements in state history. She was instrumental in passing landmark energy legislation, including Minnesota’s solar energy standard and the development of community solar gardens. In 2023, she played a central part in the passage of Minnesota’s nation-leading 100 percent carbon-free electricity standard, cementing her role as a legislative architect of the state’s energy future. These efforts reflected her determination to build a better future for all Minnesotans.
CEEM had the privilege of working closely with Speaker Hortman throughout her career. We witnessed her clarity of purpose, her generosity of spirit, and her unwavering belief in the power of public service to improve lives. Despite her demanding schedule, she was always gracious with her time and insight. Speaker Hortman regularly joined CEEM events as a guest speaker, including Clean Energy Business Day and our Summer Unwind gatherings. A steadfast ally and true friend of our organization, she consistently supported the growth of Minnesota’s emerging clean energy sector. Her leadership has left an enduring mark on our state, and her absence will be deeply felt.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Hortman family, her friends, and her colleagues in the legislature. We also hold Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time, and we wish them both a full and swift recovery. Melissa Hortman’s legacy will live on in the lives she touched, the policies she shaped, and the future she helped build. No one person will be able to fill her shoes, but together, we will carry her memory forward in our work, guided by the values she embodied and her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Minnesotans.
After a busy legislative session concludes, CEEM is ready to work with policymakers on long-term solutions to keep Minnesota an innovative energy efficiency and clean energy leader.
Read @GreggMast's statement on the conclusion of the 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session 👇
Repealing federal clean energy incentives won’t save Americans money — it’ll raise power bills.
New analysis shows ditching the IRA would cost households up to $68 more per year by 2035. Clean energy = cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable power.
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The future of clean energy initiatives in the U.S. remains an open question, but local accelerator Grid Catalyst and nonprofit advocacy group @CleanEnergyMN are pressing on. https://t.co/DT7qQ8TtH8
St. Thomas men’s basketball plays for a conference title Sunday night — but that's where their season will end, win or lose.
The Tommies cannot participate in March Madness, a Cinderella without a slipper.
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What a day at the Capitol! ⚡️🎉 Clean Energy Business Day 2025 brought our biggest crowd yet to celebrate Minnesota’s clean energy momentum.
Huge shoutout to all the attendees who met with legislators to champion a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future!
Sending our thoughts to the family and friends of longtime Timberwolves stats crew member Tom Perrault who passed away last week. Tom served on the Wolves stats crew for close to two decades.
The clean energy transition is here to stay — driven by market forces, consumer demand and rapid innovation.
As CEEM's @GreggMast writes with @CGA_Midwest's Beth Soholt, "the White House might influence the pace, but the destination is inevitable."
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To lead in clean energy, Minnesota needs an energy start-up ecosystem that can successfully innovate and deploy solutions. The Minnesota Energy Alley initiative and organizations like @grid_catalyst are accelerating that process.
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