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Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is
taking a strong stand against Minnesota Power's proposed electrical
rate increases.


      Swanson says families are already being "squeezed like never
before" by the rising cost of gas, food and health care. She says
this isn't the time for a utility rate increase.


      Swanson spoke at a Friday news conference in Duluth and
encouraged Minnesota Power customers to speak against the proposed
rate increases at public hearings.


      The company has asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
to approve residential rate increases that would average 24 percent
over the next three years.


      A spokesman for Minnesota Power's parent company, David
McMillan, says the utility must cover the cost of meeting new
emission standards and a state requirement that it produce more
power from renewable sources.

Information from: Duluth News Tribune,
http://www.duluthsuperior.com

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Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is
taking a strong stand against Minnesota Power's proposed electrical
rate increases.


AG opposes Minnesota Power rate increases

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