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flag The Trump administration canceled a $50 million grant for a Minnesota power line upgrade, citing funding shifts tied to 2024 election results.

flag The Trump administration has canceled a $50 million federal grant to Minnesota Power for a $940 million project to modernize a 465-mile HVDC transmission line between North Dakota and Hermantown, despite construction already being underway. flag The grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was among 321 awards totaling $7.56 billion terminated by the Department of Energy, which cited a review of funding priorities. flag The move is linked to broader efforts to cut climate-related funding, with officials noting affected states voted for Kamala Harris in 2024. flag Minnesota Power, not yet formally notified, plans to appeal within 30 days and emphasizes the project’s role in improving grid reliability and supporting renewable energy integration. flag The upgrade aims to increase transmission capacity from 500 to 900 megawatts, with future potential to 1,500 megawatts.

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