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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2002

Minnesota regulators on Thursday approved a hydroelectric power deal over the objections of the Pimicikamak Cree First Nation of Canada.

The tribe wanted a full hearing before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to address their concerns. Hydropower projects in Manitoba have destroyed tribal culture and lands.

The deal allows Xcel Energy Corp. to purchase $1 billion in electricity from Manitoba Hydropower, a Canadian company.

Get the Story:
PUC denies tribe request, OKs Xcel contract (The Minneapolis Star Tribune 12/20)

Relevant Links:
Manitoba Hydro - http://www.hydro.mb.ca
Xcel Energy - http://www.xcelenergy.com/index.htm

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