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Webinar series: Data Centers – The 800 Megawatt Gorilla in the Room

CURE News, Energy & Innovation Press Releases

Hyperscale data centers are a major concern for Minnesotans across the state. Whether or not a hyperscale data center is proposed for your community, people still have questions and concerns. CURE’s upcoming webinar series will help you get up to speed on key issues, including Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs), energy, water, environmental review, community benefit agreements, […]

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CURE-led coalition calls on Gov. Walz to shield Minnesotans from harms of LIHEAP suspension

CURE News, People & Communities Press Releases

Today, eighteen organizations from across Minnesota that advocate for equity and justice in our energy system sent a letter to the administration of Governor Walz asking it to take action to protect the tens of thousands of Minnesotan households who will be severely impacted by the suspension of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Normally, LIHEAP funds would be distributed to

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CURE’s Maggie Schuppert Named to Extended Producer Responsibility Packaging Board

CURE News, People & Communities

In 2024, Minnesota passed a new law called the Packaging Waste & Cost Reduction Act. This makes Minnesota only the fifth state in the U.S. to have a special law for packaging and paper products. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program, which was created by the law, aims to make companies that manufacture packaging more

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Keeping it Rural and Real amid Capitol Chaos 

CURE News, Energy & Innovation, Land & Water, People & Communities

As Minnesota’s political landscape faces uncertainty, CURE remains steadfast in our mission to advocate for rural communities and their vital interests at the state legislature. Here are the top issues CURE will be working on this year at the legislature: Defending our Wins: In 2023, Minnesota passed the “100% Law,” which requires all utilities* to

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Moving Forward Together

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The 2024 election results are in, and they’ll have big impacts for all of us. Despite the uncertainty we can promise one thing: our work to protect Minnesota’s outdoors and our rural communities moves forward with fortitude and urgency. For 33 years, CURE has served Minnesota, and we’re not going anywhere. We’ve faced tough times

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CURE’s Wins and Work in 2024

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2024 Minnesota Legislative Session There were so many wins for Minnesotans and our landscapes this year—see CURE’s 2024 Legislative Wrap Up here! From stronger water protections and distributed clean energy support to stopping the Clean Transportation Standard (CTS) yet again and securing critical safeguards within a challenging permitting reform bill, CURE made sure rural communities’

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100% NOT a Boring Summer

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There are no lazy days for the crew at CURE! Catch up on the latest news and keep an eye on your email inbox for more webinars, action alerts, and opportunities! 100% Carbon Free Energy ☀️ 🍃 Last year, Minnesota passed the “100% Carbon-Free by 2040 Energy Standard,” which was celebrated as a crucial win

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Kelsey Olson

Kelsey Olson

Director of Environmental Stewardship

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Kelsey Olson (she/her) joined CURE in 2025 as its Director of Environmental Stewardship. As a skilled environmental naturalist, Kelsey’s work focuses broadly on environmental education and advocacy with a keen focus on rural land use and how that use impacts our environment and climate. Working Lands, how land is used to support agriculture and forestry, is a key focus of her work. She brings 15 years’ experience in public communication, environmental education, and rural community engagement – strong communication strategies are core in her work. This includes two terms of service with AmeriCorps in the VISTA program in Oregon and Maryland and a nearly 10-year career as a naturalist followed. She recently worked on communications and marketing for rural economic development.

Kelsey lives in New London, MN, with her young children, husband, dog, and two cats. They enjoy spending time together outside and finding small treasures in nature. Visits to Minneapolis often include visits to one of their favorite historical museums, the Minnesota Swedish Institute. Kelsey enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, whether this is canning local produce, making kombucha, or other treats!

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