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🌱 Patch AM: MN Ratepayers Could Be On The Hook For 'Billions' Over Google Data Center, AG Warns

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Good morning St. Paul! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • AG warns Xcel's Google deal could hit ratepayers with huge costs

Also on today's calendar: Christ UMC Fall Community Market October 3rd and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• MN Ratepayers Could Be On The Hook For 'Billions' Over Google Data Center, AG Warns (patch.com) — State officials in Saint Paul are scrutinizing Xcel Energy's proposed power deal for Google's planned Pine Island data center, warning that regular customers could face billions in costs despite a law meant to prevent that. The Attorney General's office told the Public Utilities Commission that Xcel hasn't proven Google will fully cover its long-term power costs, and criticized heavy redactions that obscure potential bill impacts for St. Paul and other Minnesota ratepayers.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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