Listen LIVE to the Commission Meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 9:30 a.m. CDT Agenda

Public Input Meetings for docket EL26-026 - In the Matter of the Application of Xcel Energy and Otter Tail Power Company for an Energy Facility Permit to Construct the PowerOn Midwest Project Consisting of a 765-kV Transmission Line, a 345-kV Transmission Line, and Associated Facilities will be held:

• Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CDT, at the Brookings Inn, 2500 E. Sixth St., Brookings, SD
• Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., CDT at the Milbank School Theater, 1001 E. Park Ave., Milbank, SD.
• Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., CDT at the Clear Lake Community Center, 218 Third Ave. S., Clear Lake, SD

Public Input Meetings for docket EL26-028 - In the Matter of the Application of Otter Tail Power Company for a Facility Permit for the Big Stone South to Hankinson to Bison 345 kV Transmission Line Project will be held:

• Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., CDT at the Milbank School Theater, 1001 E. Park Ave., Milbank, SD
• Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., CDT at the Rosholt Community Center, 19 E. Main St., Rosholt, SD

Listen LIVE to the Commission Meeting on Friday, November 6, 9:30 a.m. CDT

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Chris Nelson Chairman Appointed 2011; Elected 2012, 2016, 2022 Term Ends 2029

Kristie Fiegen Vice Chairperson Appointed 2011; Elected 2012, 2018, 2024 Term Ends 2031

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