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GOV. PAWLENTY REMINDS MINNESOTANS 'COLD WEATHER RULE' TAKES EFFECT ON OCT. 15, ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
October 14, 2008
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 14 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following news release:

With winter on the way, Governor Tim Pawlenty today reminded Minnesotans that the state's "Cold Weather Rule" takes effect on October 15 and lasts through the end of the home heating season on April 15.

The Cold Weather Rule protects consumers from having their utility service shut off during the winter months. This and other programs are available to Min . . .

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