The federal turmoil comes at a particularly sensitive time for Minnesota Power, the investor-owned utility serving 150,000 customers across northern Minnesota. And Minnesota Power’s long-range strategy relies heavily on new wind power, the technology hurt most by recent federal policy changes. Minnesota Power is confident it can continue clean energy progressIf Pierce and her team worry that a hostile federal government could derail Minnesota Power’s energy transition plans, they’re not showing it. It’s home to much of Minnesota Power’s existing renewables, which power Minnesota via a 465-mile transmission line. LIUNA members build and operate power plants for utilities across the Upper Midwest, including Minnesota Power.