Boswell Solar Project
Project Details
Minnesota Power proposes to construct and operate an up to 85-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generating facility and an associated 2.45 mile 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission line (Gen-Tie Line) in Itasca County, Minnesota.
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Project Summary
Minnesota Power proposes to construct and operate an up to 85-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generating facility, a 2.45 mile 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission line (Gen-Tie Line) and associated infrastructure, known as the Boswell Solar (Project). The proposed Project will be partially located in the City of Cohasset, partially within Deer Lake township, and partially within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation in Itasca County, Minnesota. The Project Area is approximately 1,344 acres in size, and the Gen-Tie Line route is 124.3 acres. Of the site area, 498.6 acres will be occupied by the solar panels and associated infrastructure.
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Key Project Documents
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2025 | Joint Site and Route Permit Application | Minnesota Power's Joint Site and Route Permit Application for the Boswell Solar Project. |
Docket Documents
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| Date | Title | On Behalf Of | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2025 | 20257-220799-01 | PUC | Notice of Legislative Changes |
| May 30, 2025 | 20255-219406-01 | DOC EERA | Environmental Assessment Scoping Decision |
| May 29, 2025 | 20255-219332-01 | OAH | Amended Scheduling Order |
| May 28, 2025 | 20255-219321-01 | OAH | Scheduling Order |
| May 23, 2025 | 20255-219222-01 | Minnesota Power | SHPO/THPO Concurrence Letters |
| May 20, 2025 | 20255-219128-01 | PUC | Consent |
| May 20, 2025 | 20255-219137-01 | PUC | |
| May 15, 2025 | 20255-218969-01 | PUC | Proposed Consent Items |
| May 9, 2025 | 20255-218745-01 | DOC EERA | Alternatives Identified During Scoping Comment Period |
| May 8, 2025 | 20255-218719-01 | DOC EERA | ORAL COMMENTS ON THE SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT |
| May 8, 2025 | 20255-218719-02 | DOC EERA | WRITTEN COMMENTS ON THE SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT |
| May 5, 2025 | 20255-218589-01 | MnDOT | |
| April 28, 2025 | 20254-218237-02 | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | Natural Heritage Review Letter |
| April 28, 2025 | 20254-218237-01 | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | |
| April 25, 2025 | 20255-219048-01 | Shaddix & Associates - Stenographic Court Reporters | Prehearing held on 4-25-25 |
| April 17, 2025 | 20254-217840-01 | Minnesota Power | Affidavits of Publication - Scoping Meeting Notice |
| April 15, 2025 | 20254-217817-01 | PUC | EQB MONITOR RESCHEDULED NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCOPING MEETINGS |
| April 9, 2025 | 20254-217396-01 | PUC | RESCHEDULED NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCOPING MEETINGS |
| April 2, 2025 | 20254-217159-01 | PUC | NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CANCELLATION |
| March 26, 2025 | 20253-216854-01 | OAH | Amended Order for Prehearing Conference |
| March 25, 2025 | 20254-217118-01 | PUC | EQB MONITOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCOPING MEETINGS |
| March 19, 2025 | 20254-217114-01 | PUC | Fond du Lac Band |
| March 19, 2025 | 20253-216565-01 | PUC | NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCOPING MEETINGS |
| March 19, 2025 | 20253-216584-01 | PUC | NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCOPING MEETINGS - Resubmitted to correct Project Contact List |
| February 25, 2025 | 20252-215752-01 | PUC | Sample Site Permit |
| February 25, 2025 | 20252-215763-01 | PUC | SHPO CONSULTATION |
| February 18, 2025 | 20252-215451-01 | PUC | |
| February 13, 2025 | 20252-215394-01 | PUC | Consent |
| February 13, 2025 | 20252-215360-01 | PUC | Proposed Consent Items |
| February 3, 2025 | 20252-214882-01 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota |