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CURE says PUC “got it wrong”— Petitions for reconsideration on scope of Environmental Review for CO2 pipeline

Energy & Innovation Press Releases

CURE (Clean Up the River Environment) is arguing that there is nothing hypothetical about Summit Carbon Solutions’ (Summit) plans for an extensive CO2 pipeline network in Minnesota. On Monday, February 27, Montevideo-based CURE petitioned the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to reconsider its February 6, 2023, decision to deny CURE’s Citizen Petition for environmental review […]

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CURE applauds PUC decision requiring environmental review for CO2 pipeline but troubled by limited scope

Energy & Innovation Press Releases, People & Communities Press Releases

On Thursday, January 5, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) unanimously voted to require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as a necessary component of the permitting process for Summit Carbon Solutions’ (Summit) carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline. In doing so, the PUC denied Summit’s attempt to fast-track the review process of its hazardous CO2 pipeline project

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Limbo Creek

Minnesota Supreme Court affirms Limbo Creek in Renville County is a protected public water

Land & Water Press Releases, People & Communities Press Releases

In a late September ruling, the Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed that Limbo Creek, the last free-flowing stream in Renville County, is a protected public water. This ruling means that any drainage projects for the creek must go through an environmental review. CURE (Clean Up the River Environment), a Montevideo-based rural organization, applauds this ruling as

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Green Plains Ethanol Plant

Summit submits CO2 pipeline route permit application to PUC for Otter Tail & Wilkin Counties

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In mid-September, Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions (Summit) submitted its first route permit application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for the Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties section of its proposed Midwest Carbon Express CO2 pipeline network in Minnesota. This leg of the project is 28.1 miles, a small fraction of the more than 212

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CURE helps win $9.7 billion in clean energy funding for Rural Electric Co-ops in Inflation Reduction Act

Energy & Innovation Press Releases, People & Communities Press Releases

Today with the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, America is making its most significant investment ever in rural electrification, with $9.7 billion available to Rural Electric Cooperatives for new clean energy investments. The USDA Assistance for Rural Electric Cooperatives Program will help rural Americans save money, invest in clean energy, and create 90,000 jobs.

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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

CURE’s Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act

Energy & Innovation, People & Communities

A Win for Rural Electric Cooperatives  The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) makes historic investments to help Rural Electric Cooperatives transition to a clean energy future. As a rural Minnesota-based democracy organization, CURE is a long-time champion of Rural Electric Cooperatives. We have led the Rural Power Coalition to help secure this monumental funding that puts

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Concern about Summit Carbon Solution’s proposed CO2 pipeline & shady tactics brings landowners together

Energy & Innovation Press Releases, People & Communities Press Releases

Concern over a proposed CO2 pipeline in southwest Minnesota and the conduct of pipeline company, Summit Carbon Solutions, spurred nearly 60 landowners and community members from Redwood and Cottonwood Counties to meet on the evening of Friday, July 15th. In Minnesota, sections of Summit’s proposed high pressure CO2 pipeline network will cut through Chippewa, Cottonwood,

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Great River Energy's Cambridge Power Plant

Great River Energy’s dual fuel plan for Cambridge power plant ordered to undergo Environmental Review

Energy & Innovation Press Releases, People & Communities Press Releases

Last week, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) ordered an environmental review of Great River Energy’s (GRE) plan to convert the Cambridge 2 natural gas peaking plant into a “dual fuel” facility—one that burns either natural gas or fuel oil. GRE called this proposal a “minor alteration” that was not subject to further review. But

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Women's Hands Coming Together

CURE Statement on Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade with Dobbs Ruling

CURE News, People & Communities

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its final ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case overturning the nearly 50-year precedent of Roe v. Wade. In Minnesota, abortion rights remain protected through the state’s 1995 Supreme Court ruling in Doe v. Gomez. In Iowa and Wisconsin abortion rights are uncertain at best. In North

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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!