ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 16 -- The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda items for Oct. 23, 2025: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2025-218 * E002, E290-SA-25-315 Xcel Energy, Owatonna Public Utilities The Joint Request of Northern States Power Company and Owatonna Public Utilities to Modify Electric Service Territory Boundaries. Should the Commission approve the permanent boundary change from Xcel Energy to Owatonna Public Utilities? (PUC: Noyce)  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following statement on Oct. 15, 2025, by Secretary Scott Bessent before the World Bank Development Committee and IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee: * * * Statement from U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent for the World Bank Development Committee and IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee As we convene for this year's Annual Meetings, the United States looks forward to working closely wi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Program Addresses Critical Workforce Gap in the US Mineral Industry Program Funded by NSF to Attract Young Students, Give the Mineral Industry a Makeover By Laurie Fickman, (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu Amid demand for critical minerals ever rising, the minerals industry, a sector integral to high-tech products, defense systems and sustainable energy technologies, is facing a short  more