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Building a Strong Outdoor Future–The Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Land & Water

Minnesotans love and care about the great outdoors.  Year-round outdoor recreation is vital for happy, healthy communities and, luckily, Minnesota ranks among the best states in the nation for outdoor recreation investment.  This is in part due to the investment Minnesotans make in our outdoor heritage. In 1988 (and twice since then), Minnesota voters approved […]

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Storm Clouds Gathering

The poster child for carbon capture plants has leaked… Twice.

CO2 Pipelines, Energy & Innovation

Recent leaks at carbon dioxide sequestration wells in Illinois operated by Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) have drawn attention from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and caused the company to pause carbon injections at one of its wells in Decatur, IL. ADM operates multiple carbon injection wells in the area, part of its foray into

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Money Burning

Carbon capture is making climate change worse at taxpayer expense.

CO2 Pipelines, Energy & Innovation

A new report from Empower lays out how billions in carbon capture tax credits – the result of intense industry lobbying–shifts the high costs of enhanced oil recovery onto taxpayers. It’s a waste of money that drives climate change while putting our environment, health and safety at risk. Read more about the report’s troubling findings

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Public Hearing on the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the CO2 Pipeline in MN

As comment period closes, Minnesotans show overwhelming opposition to proposed CO2 pipeline in Fergus Falls area

CO2 Pipelines, Energy & Innovation Press Releases

September 19, 2024—By more than a 100-to-1 ratio, Minnesotans have submitted public comments opposing the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline. The comment period, which closed on Sept 11, was regarding the 28-mile Otter Tail to Wilkin Counties segment of a proposed 240+ mile CO2 pipeline network planned for Minnesota. Of the more

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President Biden Addressing a Crowd

Biden Announces Historic Investments in Rural Electric Cooperatives

Energy & Innovation Press Releases

Westby, WI, September 5, 2024 – Today, President Biden announced the first round of finalists for the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program, the largest investment in rural electrification in U.S. history. CURE, an organization with deep roots in rural Minnesota and a driving force behind this program, was present to witness this historic moment.

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Minnesotans bring concerns during CO2 pipeline hearings; Oil industry gushes support

CO2 Pipelines, Energy & Innovation Press Releases

Last Thursday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) concluded a series of public and evidentiary hearings regarding the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and route permit for the 28-mile Otter Tail to Wilkin Counties segment of Summit Carbon Solutions’ (Summit) proposed 240+ mile carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline network in Minnesota. During public hearings held in

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Public Hearing on the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the CO2 Pipeline in MN

Administrative Law Judge hears from Full House on Proposed CO2 Pipeline for Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties

CO2 Pipelines, Energy & Innovation Press Releases

What does the Fergus Falls water supply, protections for the Otter Tail River, promised union jobs, landowners, Green Plains ethanol plant and carbon capture have in common? On Tuesday evening, at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls, Administrative Law Judge Christa Moseng heard from approximately 20 of 70 people in attendance at the Public

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A pipeline construction site

“Garbage In, Garbage Out”—CURE Calls Out the ‘Inadequacy’ of Minnesota’s Review of Summit CO2 Pipeline

CO2 Pipelines, Energy & Innovation Press Releases

Yesterday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) released for comment its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the 28-mile Otter Tail to Wilkin Counties segment of Summit Carbon Solutions’ (Summit) proposed 240+ mile carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline network in Minnesota. This proposed project is part of Summit’s push for a $8.5 billion, 2,500 mile web

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Polluting Smokestacks Silhouetted in the Sun

Environmental groups unite to stop threat to Minnesota’s 100% Clean Energy Law

Energy & Innovation Press Releases

Minnesota needs to reject attempts to undermine this critical legislation as climate crisis worsens  Environmental groups are urging Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to reject industry-backed efforts to upend Minnesota’s 100% Carbon Free Energy Law and hold the line against false climate solutions as the agency prepares to decide which energy technologies will qualify under

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100% NOT a Boring Summer

CURE News

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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