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In the Know 🏢 + What Now? ⚡+ What can you do? 🤍 + It’s a Wrap

Data Centers: Transparency Webinar

Be in the Know: Data Centers Webinar Series

 Hyperscale data centers are a major concern for Minnesotans. CURE’s Data Center webinar series will help you get up to speed on key issues, including Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs), energy, water, environmental review, community benefit agreements, and more, so you can speak up for yourself and your neighbors. Learn more about our Data Centers Webinar Series.

Upcoming:

  • Energy • Wed, Jan 7 • 6:30 pm 👉 REGISTER
  • Water • Wed, Jan 21 • 6:30 pm 
  • Environmental Review • Wed, Feb 11 • 12 pm 
  • Community Benefit Agreements • Wed, Feb 25 • 6:30 pm 

 Private Equity Takeover of MN Power: What Happened and What Can We Do Now?

Private Equity Takeover of Minnesota Power: What Happened & What Can We Do Now?

People from across Minnesota recently joined us for a public forum to discuss what a private equity takeover of an essential service means for northern Minnesotans. Watch now to understand the opportunities we have going forward to take our power back.

Standing with Rural Minnesota’s Immigrant Community

CURE stands with Minnesota’s immigrant community, who are vital to the daily fabric of our rural places. Recently, there have been well-documented reports of actions by ICE and federal agents in West Central Minnesota. You can support the needs of our immigrant neighbors during this time of crisis.

It’s a wrap, but the work doesn’t end. 2025 👉 2026

We’re reflecting on CURE’s Work & Wins from 2025: standing up against the Minnesota Power takeover by private equity, defending the 100% Carbon Free Energy Law, amplifying rural voices, and protecting Minnesota’s cherished lands and waters. We’ve fought hard for the people and places that make our state special. Together, we make a difference! Read more about CURE’s 2025.

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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!