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Even though May is Wildfire Awareness Month, wildfire preparedness isn't limited to one season. We're taking action every day to help reduce the risk of brush and forest fires.

Learn more about wildfire preparedness and our commitment to safety: https://t.co/sK2pHm27fw

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As areas of the Upper Midwest continue to experience warming conditions, dryness and drought risks, Wildfire Awareness Month serves as a reminder of actions you can take as risk of forest fires continue across the region.

Learn more: https://t.co/CF5vHc7gqJ

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This includes paying for grid upgrades, infrastructure improvements, additional substations and the integration of renewable energy resources when needed.

We're not alone in this effort. See how regulated utilities are stepping up to protect customers: https://t.co/JK6kyPgjMl

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We're committed to supporting our customers and the communities we serve by delivering the reliable, safe and clean energy they count on every day.

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As data center development grows, we remain focused on protecting our customers by maintaining reliability and keeping bills as low as possible. As a regulated utility, we work with state regulators to ensure new large usage customers like data centers pay their own way.

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We're taking action every day to help reduce the risk of fire by expanding our vegetation management efforts across the Upper Midwest in high wildfire risk areas.

Learn more about wildfire preparedness and our year-round commitment to safety: https://t.co/nmc6GeaLV5

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Nesting season is well underway, and the falcons at our Bayfront Plant have been working hard to keep their eggs safe and warm.

With our new camera, now you can watch their family grow. Hatch watch starts in late May – don’t miss out!

Tune in: https://t.co/c1Yo6BjUHh

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We're always happy to share how we're reducing carbon emissions and leading the clean energy transition. Today, we're joining people across the globe to celebrate the 2026 Earth Day theme; Our Power, Our Planet.

Read more about clean energy partnership: https://t.co/fCwO9kRbe0

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As nuclear energy continues to be a vital and clean part of our region's reliable energy mix, customers will benefit from over $130 million returned to them thanks to a federal nuclear tax credit.

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We partner with Miltrim Farms to ensure they meet the demands for energy infrastructure and assist in expanding operations, making them a model for American farming efficiency and growth.

See how we're powering Miltrim Farms: https://t.co/INh8E2MzJS

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Crews are working to restore power outages and damage caused by extreme winds. We continue to prepare additional crews in the field to respond to power outages from the expected snowstorm and high winds into the weekend. For more information: visit https://t.co/pqkjUTg6ij

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We are preparing for possible power outages due to high winds and snow across the Upper Midwest over the next few days. Heavy snow is expected Saturday into Sunday in western Wisconsin. Visit https://t.co/vcUiZmlPMe for more information.

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Spring is right around the corner with warmer temperatures in the forecast, which is why we are planning to overtop the hydro spillway gates this week to melt ice and ensure the gates are operable. There will be no impact to surrounding areas and safer for our crews to maintain.

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With over a 150 projects completed with Focus on Energy and Xcel Energy, Miltrim Farms has saved over 3.3 million kilowatt-hours of energy and made essential upgrades for efficiency.

Learn more about how we're powering Miltrim farms: https://t.co/Cwt8drvvlP

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In the heart of Wisconsin's dairy country, we've partnered with Miltrim Farms to install extensive infrastructure, powerlines, and lighting upgrades to ensure the future of agriculture.

Read more: https://t.co/9V9RdhMIwS

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Conservation Alert: Due to extremely cold temperatures, we're asking customers to be energy efficient today. Here are simple steps to conserve energy: https://t.co/SuXj9l8h73

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With the extreme cold, here are a few tips to keep your home warm and your bill low as negative temperatures sweep across our Wisconsin communities this weekend.

Learn more about how you can save this winter: https://t.co/HqarTB1xQC

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Before operations, our plant staff will go onto the river to inform ice anglers in the affected area. We are also communicating with local cities and law enforcement. We encourage anyone on the ice to always exercise caution, as no ice is 100% safe to cross.

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This weekend, the Allen S. King plant in Oak Park Heights, MN will be operating. The plant’s operations may affect ice conditions on the St. Croix River starting on Saturday.

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The plant cycles river water for its operations. When the warmed water returns to the river, this can affect ice conditions during winter months, while creating a beneficial environment for fish and open-water anglers.