Hibbing Public Utilities commission meeting on Feb. 17, 2026 covered an energy market update (staff said HPU avoided large gas costs during a polar-vortex event), approvals for design work on lead service line replacement and corrosion control, several material purchases, potholing and vac-truck solicitations to support lead-line work, personnel and policy updates, and rejection of a proposed $100 utility inspection fee for gas appliance hookups.