This story was originally published by Minnesota Reformer. Private equity shops have earned outsized returns on investments ...

BlackRock's bid for Minnesota Power faces opposition from consumer advocates. They worry the private equity deal will raise ...

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While extending its tentacles elsewhere, private equity has mostly stayed away from electric utilities because they often don ...

The acquisition by the private equity giant would open the door to much-needed capital for transitioning from fossil fuels, some clean energy advocates say.

Minnesota Power services about 150,000 residential and commercial customers in northeastern Minnesota. This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.

Reader's View: Judge’s MN Power opinion well-informed She recommended the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission deny the acquisition since it is not in the public’s interest.