Governor Dayton Expands Heating Assistance Program to Help More Minnesotans

February 04, 2014 Original article can be found at http://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/pressreleasedetail.jsp?id=102-113909 Governor Dayton takes executive action to help tens of thousands of families in propane crisis ST. PAUL, MN – As Minnesota’s propane emergency continues – with heating fuel prices now three to four times their usual level – Governor Mark Dayton has taken executive action

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State Establishes Public Propane Hotline

The State Emergency Operations Center has established a public hotline for Minnesotans with propane issues or questions. The Hotline will operate Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Minnesota residents with questions about the current propane situation or who are in danger of running out of heating fuel can call 651-297-1304 in the metro

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Department of Commerce secures $98.7 million in funding for the Energy Assistance Program

Department of Commerce secures $98.7 million in funding for the Energy Assistance Program Heating Assistance payments to low-income Minnesotans will begin soon November 13, 2013 For Immediate Release: SAINT PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced today that Minnesota will receive $98,726,312 in federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for Minnesota’s

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