Administrator says Northland Reliability Project in final design; surveys to begin in eastern county

Jan 28, 2026

Administrator LeBlanc reported correspondence from Minnesota Power and Great River Energy stating the Northland Reliability Project (approx. 180-mile, double-circuit 345 kV line) is in final design and survey phases; staff expect company representatives to present to the board in February.

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County Administrator LeBlanc told the board the county received a mailing from the Northland Reliability Project informing the county that Minnesota Power and Great River Energy are in the final design and survey phase for a roughly 180-mile, double-circuit 345 kV transmission-line project that will predominantly affect Morrison County’s eastern portion (District 4).

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