Video & Transcript Research : 'Prairie Island'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
FULL INTERVIEW: Lowering Energy Costs Through Innovation | Senator Nick Frentz May 29th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- headlines the data center in Pine Island headlines the data center in Pine Island that<00:04:58.640
- The moratorium comes from the 1990s and it includes an agreement with the Prairie Island Indian Community
- Prairie Island Indian Community who Prairie Island Indian Community who unexpectedly<00:07:42.760>
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people <00:08:08.680>for Prairie Island and with the people for Prairie - Island Indian Community.
Summary:
The interview focused on Minnesota’s clean energy policy, energy affordability, and the state’s path toward its 100% clean electricity goal. The senator said Minnesota’s clean energy reputation comes from environmental concern, job creation, and lower long-term costs, noting that wind is now the lowest-cost generation source and that solar costs have fallen sharply. He said rising electricity demand has led to some increased coal use, but argued the state can still meet its 2040 clean energy target through continued renewable buildout, permitting reform, conservation, and demand response.
A major topic was data centers. The senator emphasized both concerns and benefits, saying hyperscale data centers can bring substantial construction jobs, property tax revenue, and, under the 2025 law, payments to low-income energy assistance. He cited the Pine Island Google data center as air-cooled, with no water concerns, and said it will pay $5 million annually while funding 1,600 MW of wind, solar, and battery resources at its own expense. He also said Xcel’s filing projected a $1.1 billion ratepayer savings over 10 years, while urging the public to weigh both pros and cons, especially around water use and local tax impacts.
The discussion also covered nuclear power and climate costs. The senator said the Senate has passed a nuclear study three years in a row and expects it to advance, while the moratorium on new nuclear plants remains tied to the Prairie Island Indian Community and unresolved nuclear waste storage. He argued Minnesota likely cannot reach its emissions goals without nuclear in the mix, though he acknowledged current nuclear is not cost-competitive and said future advanced or small modular nuclear could change that. On affordability, he pointed to climate-driven costs such as higher homeowners insurance and storm damage, and described Senate energy omnibus provisions including conservation, plug-in solar, and renewable development account projects such as a Como Zoo clean energy project. No votes were taken in the interview itself, but the senator referenced the recently announced budget deal and said he still needed to negotiate a renewable development account agreement between the House and Senate.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25 - Part 1
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Prairie Island had just received electricity and running water a couple years before.
- > the located on island Prairie island in the located on island Prairie island in the Mississippi
- constructed in the early 1970s Prairie constructed in the early 1970s Prairie Island<00:32:24.159
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that <01:21:09.280>deal Prairie Island um and that that deal Prairie Island - have in Minnesota um with the Prairie have in Minnesota um with the Prairie Island<01:32:37.320>
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- Johnson from the Prairie Island Indian community would like to testify.
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Island <01:01:43.960>Indian comes to Prairie Island Indian comes to - Prairie Island Indian Community.
- <01:02:10.120>
Island <01:02:10.280>nuclear and staff at the Prairie Island nuclear - and staff at the Prairie Island nuclear generating<01:02:11.520>
plant.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/13/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Since they collaborated, including Prairie Island and labor, that's enough for me.
- Island Indian community, led by Prairie Island Indian community, which<00:05:00.760>
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and <00:05:28.440>labor, including Prairie Island and labor, including Prairie Island - It is true that the House language reflects the Prairie Island collaboration at the beginning.
- Island and by by pre- by uh Prairie Island and by and<00:07:05.640>
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/25/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the A3 amendment reflects the House and Prairie Island agreement on this bill.
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Island <00:51:26.360>Indian issue and that the Prairie Island Indian - It was always the intention of the chair that we had to have Prairie Island and Xcel on board.
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Island to say thanks to the Prairie Island to say thanks to the Prairie Island - Island and Xcel we had to have Prairie Island and Xcel on<01:06:56.440>
board.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Um we uh is the tribe still involved in this uh Prairie Island people.
- Um we uh is the tribe still involved in this uh Prairie Island people.
- Um we uh is the tribe still involved in this uh Prairie Island people.
- Um we uh is the tribe still involved in this uh Prairie Island people.
- Um we uh is the tribe still involved in this uh Prairie Island people.
Bills:
HF4680, HF4047, HF4590, HF3757, HF3569, HF4507, HF4426, HF4927, HF4788, HF4757, HF4747, HF3561, HF4014, HF4013, HF4689, HF4766, HF4589
Keywords:
wastewater treatment, improvements, capital investment, Greenfield, bonds, water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, state bonds, public utilities, HF4590, Tamarack, municipal infrastructure, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, Public Facilities Authority, sewer system, collection system, street reconstruction, local infrastructure
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We have been working with Prairie Island, and we will continue to work with Prairie Island.
- We have been working with Prairie Island, and we will continue to work with Prairie Island.
- We have been working with Prairie Island, and we will continue to work with Prairie Island.
- We have been working with Prairie Island, and we will continue to work with Prairie Island.
- Prairie Island.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, and Lock and Dam Number Three on the Mississippi.
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Prairie <00:53:01.120>Island <00:53:01.400>Nuclear Uh, thank you, Mr. - I'm government relations specialist for the Prairie Island Indian Community and also a tribal member.
- Prairie Island is one of four federally recognized Dakota... legislation to utilize the approximate 4
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Island <00:54:15.480>Indian specialist for the Prairie Island Indian
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I count 10 new provisions in the bill without any conversation between myself or Prairie Island that
- The work he did with the Prairie Island community, the work that he did with everything.
- The work he did with the Prairie Island community, the work that he did with everything.
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community, <00:22:56.960>the <00:22:57.080>work the Prairie Island community, - <00:31:54.920>
Island reason I spoke about the Prairie Island reason I spoke about the Prairie
Keywords:
Public Utilities Commission, PUC, energy regulation, utility regulation, electric utility, public utility, rate case, multiyear rate plan, decoupling, rate decoupling, greenhouse gas, social cost of carbon, environmental cost, resource planning, certificate of need, distributed renewable energy, interconnection, budget billing, electronic filing, contested case
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Transcript Highlights:
- Eden Prairie, um, are higher than downtown Minneapolis.
- Of course, Eden Prairie is a lovely place to live.
- Of course, Eden Prairie is Minneapolis.
- Of course, Eden Prairie is a<00:42:12.240>
lovely <00:42:12.480>place <00:42:12.560> - <01:07:58.799>
grassland prairie grassland prairie grassland restoration<01:08:01.200>on
Keywords:
HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Expanding Nuclear Energy in Minnesota – Senator Andrew Mathews Mar 10th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- because I don't think we're looking at having the risk of, you know, the Chernobyl or Three Mile Island
- We even have, today, some of these, like Three Mile Island.
- Island down near Red Wing, and I think there was a bit of a concern of, like, hey, we don't know how
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Transcript Highlights:
- Island nuclear problem here.
- I got the money for Prairie View." Or whatever it was.
- I'm Tamekia LaGuardia, President of Prairie View A&M University.
- And out of over 3,000 institutions in this nation, Prairie View...
- At Prairie View, we don't believe in resting on our accomplishments.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 - April 15, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu4fqyHhv28, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
3:00 p.m. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
MG Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander
Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference.
The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 49 on Oahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels.
No public testimony will be accepted.
If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov.
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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Veterans’ & Military Affairs Oct 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Ranching and prairie habitat can coexist and even thrive.
- I was asked to give an update on the PLU Prairie Conservation Parcel.
- Funding has been secured to protect 10 acres of prairie on the campus.
- I was asked to give an update on the PLU Prairie Conservation Parcel.
- So funding has been secured to protect 10 acres of prairie on the prairie conservation parcel.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs heard presentations on several military and veterans-related topics. Dr. Dan Calvert briefed the committee on the JBLM Sentinel Landscape Partnership, explaining its voluntary conservation work to reduce encroachment around the base by protecting prairie habitat, supporting agriculture, and managing sensitive species. He described REPI funding, recent and proposed projects, and possible policy support such as state designation, dedicated funding, management endowments, prescribed fire flexibility, and water-right transfer tools. Members asked about seed sourcing, the distinction between natural-resource encroachment and development-related encroachment, and the impact of federal REPI staffing cuts.
David Puente of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs updated the committee on plans for a new state veterans cemetery in the Tri-Cities area and a replacement Spokane Veterans Home. He said the cemetery project has two candidate sites near Richland/West Richland, with pre-design funded by the legislature and a future request expected for land purchase and construction; he also noted the current cemetery funding source is limited and would not support a second cemetery without additional state operating funds. On the Spokane home, he described the current facility’s limitations and said the replacement would be a 120-bed, small-house model on a larger site, with the VA expected to cover 65% of construction costs if the state provides the match. He also reviewed agency budget reductions, including vacant positions, reduced outreach, cuts to counseling and wellness funding, and reduced support for veterans service organizations.
Blue Star Families’ Puget Sound chapter also presented on its programs for military-connected families, including Coffee Connects, a children’s book club, outdoor programming, career support, and Blue Star Welcome Week. The group said it is expanding beyond the South Sound and is using local outposts and online networks to reach more families, while also helping with food insecurity through grocery gift cards and partnerships with local nonprofits. Committee members discussed the need to expand the organization statewide and the ongoing food-security challenges facing military families.
During the final discussion on potential legislation, members raised ideas including restoring Washington National Guard retention efforts, expanding E-CAP eligibility to military families, revisiting the composition of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, and addressing veterans’ preference issues for service members who have not yet received a DD-214. The committee did not take any formal votes or actions, but members and presenters discussed future policy and budget requests, and the chairs thanked the presenters and staff before adjourning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/7/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we do not want to create an island amongst ourselves because we want to be good teammates with
- advocates, and most significantly the Prairie Island Indian community.
- <00:26:41.600>
Island spent nuclear fuel at Prairie Island spent nuclear fuel at Prairie Island - <00:26:50.400>
Island <00:26:50.720>Indian <00:26:51.400>community. - <00:26:52.400>
Um, Prairie Island Indian community. Um, Prairie Island Indian community.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conf: DFL Leaders Speak on Vote Overturning Boundary Waters Mining Ban - 04/16/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the representative for District 47A and a member of the Prairie Island Indian Community.
- <00:10:27.360>
Island <00:10:27.680>Indian member of the Prairie Island Indian member - of the Prairie Island Indian community.<00:10:29.040>
My <00:10:29.200>Dakota <00:10:29.680 - Um, Steve Swatenski, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka. Sorry.
- Um, Steve Swatenski, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka. Sorry.
Summary:
Minnesota legislators held a press event responding to a U.S. Senate vote that they said would remove federal protections and allow copper-nickel mining activity that could affect the Boundary Waters. Senator Foung Hawj opened by condemning the vote as favoring corporate interests over Minnesotans, and Representatives Leach Kozlowski and Shelley Buck, along with Senator Jen McEwen and Senator Ann Johnson Stewart, framed the Boundary Waters as both an environmental treasure and, for Native communities, homelands with treaty-protected rights. They argued that copper sulfide mining poses irreversible risks to water quality, wildlife, and tribal fishing, gathering, and hunting rights, and said the federal action lacked adequate government-to-government consultation with affected tribes.
The speakers highlighted several state bills they said are intended to fill the gap left by the federal vote. McEwen described her “Prove It First” bill, which would require a mine of the same type to have operated in the U.S. for 10 years and closed for 10 years without pollution before a similar project could be permitted in Minnesota. Johnson Stewart outlined three measures: a permanent protection bill for state-owned lands in the Rainy River watershed, a taxpayer protection/financial assurance bill requiring non-iron mining companies to fully fund cleanup guarantees in cash up front, and a “bad actor” bill barring permits for companies with records of corruption, bribery, or environmental destruction. The speakers said these bills need hearings and discussion and urged Governor Walz and state agencies to take action now, including possible permit revocations.
In response to questions about economic arguments for mining, McEwen said she understood why some Northland residents might hope for jobs but argued that mining companies exploit economic desperation with propaganda and that most Minnesotans oppose this type of mining near the Boundary Waters. She said there is limited Republican support for some narrower bills, especially financial assurance, and suggested the issue could become a political liability for Rep. Pete Stauber. The event ended with a call for bipartisan action, state-level enforcement, and continued public pressure to protect the Boundary Waters.
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Transcript Highlights:
- , Zumbrota, Goodhue, and the Prairie Island Indian communities.
- Of course, Prairie Island Indian Community doesn't have a system yet; they'd be brand new.
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doesn't Prairie Island Indian community doesn't Prairie Island Indian community - , Wanamingo, Zumbrota, and also includes the Prairie Island Indian Community.
- Zumbrota, and also includes the Prairie Zumbrota, and also includes the Prairie Island<00:58:09.720
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House commerce committee walk-through of omnibus cannabis bill, HF1615 4/2/25
Transcript Highlights:
- And states like Rhode Island and Illinois are contemplating legislation that would not permit multiple
- And states<00:09:39.040>
like <00:09:39.279>Rhode <00:09:39.440>Island <00:09:39.680 - >
and <00:09:39.920>Illinois states like Rhode Island and Illinois states like Rhode Island - Now, six years later, we have grown to three locations: Excelsior, Eden Prairie, and Victoria.
- Not only do Eden Prairie, and Victoria.
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Transcript Highlights:
- couple differences, but I think the main difference is it carries the support and approval of the Prairie
- Island Indian community and Xcel Energy, so that our previous nuclear study work in the Senate Energy
- So, it's a much broader study, but in my opinion, the big change is that the Prairie Island Indian community
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Island <00:16:04.320>Indian <00:16:04.520>community <00:16:04.960> is <00:16:05.080>now Prairie Island Indian community is now Prairie Island Indian community
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Like, for example, the Prairie Island one—the water is taken in and immediately discharged, right?
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Island, toured out at Prairie Island, toured out at Prairie Island, uh,<01: - Like for example, the<01:04:22.160>
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Keywords:
groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements