Gopher State Solar
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Project Summary
Gopher State Solar, LLC (Gopher State Solar) proposes to construct and operate a 200 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generating facility and associated infrastructure, known as the Gopher State Solar Project (Project). The proposed Project will be located in Kingman, Osceola, and Bird Island townships in Renville County, Minnesota. The Project Area is approximately 1,667 acres in size, 979 acres of which will be occupied by the solar panels and associated infrastructure.
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Key Project Documents
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | Gopher State Solar Environmental Asessment (EA) | The Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared by the Minnesota Department of Commerce for the proposed Gopher State Solar Project in Renville County. The EA analyzes the potential human and environmental impacts of the project and possible mitigation measures. |
| December 6, 2024 | Environmental Assessment Scoping Decision | Scoping decision on the environmental assessment to be prepared for the Gopher State Solar project |
| August 19, 2024 | Gopher State Solar Site Permit Application | Site Permit Application for the 200 MW Gopher State Solar Project |
Docket Documents
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| Date | Title | On Behalf Of | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | 20256-219955-01 | DOC EERA | EERA Exceptions |
| June 17, 2025 | 20256-219947-01 | Gopher State Solar, LLC | |
| June 2, 2025 | 20256-219489-01 | OAH | Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendation |
| May 20, 2025 | 20255-219115-01 | PUC | |
| May 2, 2025 | 20255-218543-02 | DOC EERA | Attachment A - EERA Edits to Proposed FOF |
| May 2, 2025 | 20255-218543-01 | DOC EERA | EERA Response to Hearing Comments and FOF |
| April 25, 2025 | 20254-218157-01 | Gopher State Solar, LLC | Response to Public Hearing Comments |
| April 25, 2025 | 20254-218159-01 | Gopher State Solar, LLC | Proposed Findings Filing Letter, COS, and Service List |
| April 25, 2025 | 20254-218159-02 | Gopher State Solar, LLC | Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations |
| April 22, 2025 | 20254-217972-01 | PUC | Revised PCA Comments |
| April 21, 2025 | 20254-217968-01 | PUC | Revised Comment |
| April 18, 2025 | 20254-217927-01 | PUC | 24-106 PC MPCA - Outside Comment Period |
| April 15, 2025 | 20254-217681-01 | PUC | Shannon and Jen Visser |
| April 15, 2025 | 20254-217712-01 | DOC EERA | Additional Hearing Comments |
| April 11, 2025 | 20254-217523-01 | DOC EERA | EERA Hearing Comments |
| April 11, 2025 | 20254-217560-01 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota | |
| April 11, 2025 | 20254-217522-01 | IUOE Local 49 and NCSRC of Carpenters | |
| April 11, 2025 | 20254-217543-01 | Gopher State Solar, LLC | Public Hearing Comments |
| April 10, 2025 | 20254-217490-02 | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | Natural Heritage Review Letter |
| April 10, 2025 | 20254-217490-01 | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | |
| April 7, 2025 | 20254-217323-01 | PUC | |
| April 2, 2025 | 20254-217176-01 | PUC | Public Hearing Presentation |
| April 1, 2025 | 20254-217122-01 | DOC EERA | EQB Monitor Notice: Availability of EA and Public Hearings |
| April 1, 2025 | 20255-218998-02 | Shaddix & Associates - Stenographic Court Reporters | Virtual Public Hearing - 4-1-25 |
| April 1, 2025 | 20254-217161-01 | PUC | Scott Refsland |
| March 31, 2025 | 20255-218998-01 | Shaddix & Associates - Stenographic Court Reporters | Olivia Public Hearing - 3-31-25 |
| March 31, 2025 | 20255-219000-01 | Shaddix & Associates - Stenographic Court Reporters | Olivia Public Hearing Sign-in Sheets |
| March 26, 2025 | 20253-216870-01 | PUC | Randy Teboe |
| March 25, 2025 | 20253-216888-01 | DOC EERA | Certificate of Mailing |
| March 21, 2025 | 20253-216887-01 | DOC EERA | NOTIFICATION OF EA TO AGENCY REPS AND TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICERS |