Listen: The hidden electrical system that keeps our lights on

Reporter Mike Hughlett joins the Curious Minnesota podcast to discuss where Minnesota's electricity originates, and how it gets to homes.

May 5, 2022 at 6:05PM
Electrical transmission lines in Lilydale Regional Park in St. Paul. (Eric Roper — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Generating electricity and getting it to houses and businesses across Minnesota is a round-the-clock effort that is easy to take for granted.

Star Tribune energy reporter Mike Hughlett joins host Eric Roper on the Curious Minnesota podcast to discuss where Minnesota's power comes from, how it's distributed and who oversees our regional power grid.

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Eric Roper

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Eric Roper oversees Curious Minnesota, the Minnesota Star Tribune's community reporting project fueled by great reader questions. He also hosts the Curious Minnesota podcast.

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