How to Participate

The MPUC will hold public hearings and is seeking written comments about our rate increase request from the public. The public will be able to comment on our rate increase request at public hearings. You may speak at the public hearing, provide written comments, or both for the record. Dakota Electric will provide details about the hearings in local newspapers, in a bill insert and at www.dakotaelectric.com/rates. A complete copy of our filing is also available for review at our Farmington office between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our office is located at 4300 220th Street West, Farmington, MN.

You may also review our current and proposed rate schedules and our request for new rates by contacting the Department of Commerce at:

Minnesota Department of Commerce
85 7th Place East, Suite 280
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-296-9314

Or Visit MN Commerce Department Website to find the filing. Click on Search Documents, type 24-400 in the box labeled Docket #s, then click on the blue Search button to see the list of documents.

Anyone who wishes to file a petition to intervene in this case should contact:

Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings
P.O. Box 64620
St. Paul, MN 55164-0620
Phone: 651-361-7900

You do not need to contact the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings if you simply want to attend the public hearings, provide oral comments at the public hearings or submit comment letters. The MPUC is asking members to comment on Dakota Electric Association’s request for a rate increase. Send your comments to:

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 7th Place East, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55101-2147
Phone: 651-296-0406 or 800-657-3782
E-mail: [email protected]

Be sure to reference MPUC Docket No. E-111/GR-24-400 in all correspondence or requests. You will also have the opportunity to provide written comments directly to the Administrative Law Judge that hears this case during the contested case proceeding. Citizens with hearing or speech disabilities may call through their preferred Telecommunication Relay Service.

Dakota Electric will also keep members informed of rate filing developments in our Circuits newsletter and here on our website. As always, if you have questions or comments for Dakota Electric, contact us at 651-463-6212 or [email protected].