Attorney General, Minnesota
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Keith Ellison has 5 statements on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Ellison contends that if Google terminates its 15 year contract early, other utility customers would face greater risk of cost burden.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 3, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- MPR News (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Attorney General Keith Ellison filed comments with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday (September 2026, exact date unclear) arguing that Google's agreement with Xcel Energy does not protect other ratepayers from cost shifts.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 3, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- MPR News (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Attorney General Keith Ellison argues the Google Xcel agreement may violate Minnesota law requiring that all costs attributable to very large customers be assigned to those customers and not other ratepayers.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 1, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- KIMT (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Attorney General's office said Xcel claims Google deal will provide more than 1.1 billion dollars in savings for other ratepayers
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 1, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- KTTC | Rochester, MN (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's office filed over 100 pages arguing Xcel has not established that the Google data center agreement is reasonable, in the public interest or compliant with state law
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 1, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- kaaltv.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
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