Forks-Rost 161 kV Transmission Line Project
Project Details
The Forks-Rost project will include construction of the new Forks Switching Station southwest of the City of Lakefield, in Jackson County, Minnesota, and a new, approximately 8.5 mile long, 161 kV high voltage transmission line. ITC indicates this project is needed to mitigate existing system low voltage issues and to help ensure long term area reliability when considering existing load and potential future area load growth.
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Project Summary
ITC Midwest LLC (ITC Midwest) is applying to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a Route Permit to construct a new 161 kilovolt (kV) transmission line (the Project) from the new Forks Switching Station to the new Rost Substation in Jackson County, Minnesota. The Project will include the construction of the new Forks Switching Station southwest of the City of Lakefield, Minnesota, and a new approximately 8.5 mile long 161 kV high voltage transmission line from the Forks Switching Station to the new Rost Substation, which will be permitted and constructed as a separate project by Great River Energy.
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Key Project Documents
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2025 | Forks-Rost 161 kV Transmission Line Environmental Assessment | Environmental Assessment for Forks-Rost 161 kV Transmission Line |
Docket Documents
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| Date | Document ID | On Behalf Of | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 | 202511-225044-01 | PUC | November 20, 2025 Agenda, Amended Decision Option #5 - Commissioner Tuma |
| November 12, 2025 | 202511-224863-03 | PUC | November 20, 2025 - Decisions Options |
| November 12, 2025 | 202511-224863-01 | PUC | November 20, 2025 Agenda |
| November 12, 2025 | 202511-224863-02 | PUC | November 20, 2025 Agenda Proposed Permit |
| November 12, 2025 | 202511-224845-01 | ITC Midwest LLC | Response to Information Request |
| November 7, 2025 | 202511-224641-01 | PUC | November 20, 2025 Agenda |
| November 6, 2025 | 202511-224712-01 | PUC | Information Request |
| October 2, 2025 | 202510-223544-01 | ITC Midwest LLC | Exceptions to ALJ Report |
| October 2, 2025 | 202510-223494-01 | PUC EIP | Exceptions to ALJ Report |
| September 22, 2025 | 20259-223192-01 | CAH | Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendations |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-222943-01 | PUC | Mark Rothfork and Leonard Wabasha |
| August 8, 2025 | 20258-221910-01 | ITC Midwest LLC | Vegetation Management Plan |
| July 25, 2025 | 20257-221443-01 | ITC Midwest LLC | Reply to EIP Staff's Comments on Aplicant's Proposed Findings of Fact |
| July 17, 2025 | 20257-221124-01 | PUC EIP | |
| July 9, 2025 | 20257-220799-01 | PUC | Notice of Legislative Changes |
| June 23, 2025 | 20256-220134-01 | ITC Midwest LLC | Applicant's Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendation |
| June 17, 2025 | 20256-219945-01 | DOC EERA | Response to Public Comments |
| June 17, 2025 | 20256-219971-01 | ITC Midwest LLC | Response to Public Comments |
| June 6, 2025 | 20256-219664-01 | MN Department of Natural Resources | DNR Comment Letter |
| June 6, 2025 | 20256-219664-02 | MN Department of Natural Resources | DNR Comment Letter Attachment |
| June 6, 2025 | 20256-219668-01 | Minnesota Interagency Vegetation Management Planning Working Group | Hearing Comments |
| May 14, 2025 | 20256-219701-02 | Shaddix & Associates - Stenographic Court Reporters | Virtual Public Hearing held on 5-14-25 |
| May 14, 2025 | 20255-218924-01 | ITC Midwest LLC | Affidavit of Publication for Public Hearing Notice |
| May 13, 2025 | 20256-219701-01 | Shaddix & Associates - Stenographic Court Reporters | Public Hearing held on 5-13-25 in Lakefield, Minnesota |
| May 13, 2025 | 20256-219702-01 | Shaddix & Associates - Stenographic Court Reporters | Sign-In Sheets from Lakefield Public Hearing on 5-13-25 |
| May 9, 2025 | 20255-218766-01 | ITC Midwest LLC | Master Exhibit List |
| May 5, 2025 | 20255-218584-01 | PUC | EQB-Scoping Meeting Notice |
| May 5, 2025 | 20255-218585-01 | PUC | EQB-Public Hearing Notice |
| April 30, 2025 | 20254-218381-01 | DOC EERA | Environmental Assessment |
| April 29, 2025 | 20254-218250-01 | PUC | NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AND AVAILABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT |