Wabasha 161 kV Relocation Project
Project Details
Dairyland Power Cooperative has submitted a joint Certificate of Need and Route Permit Application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to relocate approximately 13.3 miles of 161-kilovolt (kV) high voltage transmission line (HVTL) and construct a new substation in Wabasha County, Minnesota.
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Project Summary
Dairyland Power Cooperative (Dairyland) is proposing a plan for relocating the existing LQ34 161-kV transmission line, currently situated on the CapX2020 structures. The project involves installation of a new 13.3-mile 161-kV transmission line and the construction of a new Kellogg Substation, all within Wabasha County. Dairyland plans to utilize single-pole steel structures, all of which will be self-supporting, eliminating the need for guying. The typical pole heights will vary from 75 to 140 feet above ground, with spans between poles ranging from 250 to 1,000 feet. Dairyland anticipates initiating site preparation activities for the Kellogg Substation site between June and July 2026, followed by substation construction and 161-kV transmission line installation between June 2027 and July 2028.
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The Minnesota Department of Commerce has posted the Dairyland Wabasha 161 kV Transmission Line Relocation Environmental Assessment on eDockets, January 30, 2025.
The in-person public hearing will be held on Febraury 11, 2025, at Saint Agnes Hall in Kellog, Minnesota, starting at 6:pm. An online hearing will be held the following day, February 12, 2025, at noon. Link to follow.
Key Project Documents
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2025 | Dairyland Wabasha 161 kV Relocation Project Environmental Assessment | The Minnesota Department of Commerce has prepared an Environmental Assessment to ensure that the potential impacts of energy projects on the environment and public are thoroughly considered, and that projects meet regulatory requirements before receiving permits. The Dairyland Wabasha 161 kV Relocation Project Environmental Assessment is presented here for public review and comment through March 3, 2025. |
Docket Documents
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| Date | Title | On Behalf Of | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2025 | 20258-222140-01 | PUC | June 12, 2025 Minutes |
| August 6, 2025 | 20258-221828-01 | PUC | ORDER ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE REPORT, FINDING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ADEQUATE, AND ISSUING ROUTE PERMIT |
| July 9, 2025 | 20257-220799-01 | PUC | Notice of Legislative Changes |
| June 11, 2025 | 20256-219824-01 | PUC | Tuma DO 6 B & E Maps |
| June 9, 2025 | 20256-219717-01 | PUC | JUNE 12, 2025 AGENDA - DECISION OPTIONS - COMMISSIONER TUMA |
| June 5, 2025 | 20256-219601-01 | PUC | June 17, 2025 Agenda |
| May 30, 2025 | 20255-219302-01 | PUC | June 12, 2025 Agenda Meeting |
| May 1, 2025 | 20255-218487-01 | Dairyland Power Cooperative | |
| April 28, 2025 | 20254-218233-01 | DOC EERA | EERA Response to ALJ Report, April 28, 2025 |
| April 21, 2025 | 20254-217920-01 | OAH | Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations |
| April 1, 2025 | 20254-217097-01 | DOC EERA | EERA Response to Applicant's Proposed Finding of Fact |
| March 24, 2025 | 20253-216761-01 | DOC EERA | February 11, 2025, Dairyland Hearing, Kellogg, MN |
| March 24, 2025 | 20253-216760-01 | DOC EERA | February 12, 2025, Virtual Healing Transcript |
| March 24, 2025 | 20253-216763-01 | DOC EERA | February 12, 2025, Dairyland Virtual Hearing |
| March 24, 2025 | 20253-216758-01 | DOC EERA | February 11, 2025, Public Hearing, Kellog, MN |
| March 18, 2025 | 20253-216520-02 | Dairyland Power Cooperative | Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations |
| March 18, 2025 | 20253-216520-01 | Dairyland Power Cooperative | Proposed Findings of Fact Cover Letter |
| March 13, 2025 | 20253-216352-01 | PUC | Kent Zarling |
| March 13, 2025 | 20253-216510-01 | PUC | Received Outside Comment Period Joseph Zorling |
| March 12, 2025 | 20253-216511-01 | PUC | Received Outside Comment Period- Kent Zarling |
| March 12, 2025 | 20253-216456-01 | Public Utilities Commission | |
| March 10, 2025 | 20253-216220-01 | Dairyland Power Cooperative | Response to Public Comments |
| March 4, 2025 | 20253-216053-03 | MN Department of Natural Resources | Attachment 2/3 |
| March 4, 2025 | 20253-216053-04 | MN Department of Natural Resources | Attachment 3/3 |
| March 4, 2025 | 20253-216053-02 | MN Department of Natural Resources | Attachment 1/3 |
| March 4, 2025 | 20253-216053-01 | MN Department of Natural Resources | Letter |
| March 2, 2025 | 20253-215963-01 | PUC | 3.2.25 Batch 1 - 6 Comments |
| February 28, 2025 | 20253-215961-01 | PUC | Jill Nelson |
| February 27, 2025 | 20257-220998-01 | PUC | Received within comment period- Jane Kottschade |
| February 24, 2025 | 20253-216446-01 | Public Utilities Commission |