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Mesaba project faces opposition in own industry
Than Tibbetts
Herald-Review
November 27th, 2006

Concerns raised over Mesaba site
Than Tibbetts
Grand Rapids Herald Review
November 20th, 2006

County sends letters of support for Mesaba Energy
Britta Arendt
Herald-Review
November 20th, 2006

CAMP issues economic position paper
Press Release
Citizens Against the Mesaba Project
11/10/2006

Economics of the Mesaba Energy Project
Prepared by Citizens Against the Mesaba Project
November, 2006

IEDC Board approves support for Mesaba Energy
Than Tibbetts
Herald-Review
October 27th, 2006

City looks at higher train speeds with Mesaba Energy proposal
Than Tibbetts
Herald-Review
September 20th, 2006

Speaking out because I want the good things to survive me
Column: Dear North
Cook County News-Herald
Matthew Miltich, Contributing columnist
Friday, September 08, 2006

Coal gasification provides a solution
Letter to the editor by Sen. Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook
September 5, 2006

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Get Buried at Sea
by Robert Lee Hotz
LA Times
September 3, 2006

Concerns voiced, questions poised toward Mesaba Energy
Melissa Cox
Herald-Review
August 28th, 2006

Mesaba Energy Project — more information needed before determining if proposal is good for Minnesota
By Marshall Helmberger
Timberjay Newspaper
Friday, August 25th, 2006

Excelsior Energy debate goes to the public
by Bob Kelleher
Minnesota Public Radio
August 22, 2006

Mesaba project moving forward — challenges still loom for Excelsior Energy
By Marshall Helmberger
Timberjay Newspaper
Monday, August 21st, 2006

DOE slowing paperwork for Range project
Mesabi Daily News
Bill Hanna
Wednesday, August 15, 2006

Mesaba project moving forward — challenges still loom for Excelsior Energy; Hoyt Lakes meeting set for Aug. 23 By Marshall Helmberger
Timberjay Newspaper
Monday, August 13, 2006

Central School is not the place for a playground
Herald-Review
Friday, August 11th, 2006

Power players making their case for coal to the state
A husband-wife team will face tough questions from regulators on a proposed coal-gasification plant planned for the Iron Range.
Neal St. Anthony, Star Tribune
Friday, August 11, 2006

Setting up CAMP against Mesaba Energy
Britta Arendt
Herald-Review
Wednesday, August 09th, 2006

Become informed on energy projects
Herald-Review
Wednesday, August 09th, 2006

Water supply is vulnerable
Herald-Review
Wednesday, August 09th, 2006

County agrees to issue bonds
Britta Arendt
Herald-Review
Friday, August 04th, 2006

Questions for Excelsior
Herald-Review
Wednesday, August 02nd, 2006

Public health at risk with Mesaba Energy Project
Herald-Review
Friday, June 30th, 2006

CAMP provides information about Mesaba Project
Citizens Against the Mesaba Project
July 30th, 2006

What would the late "Jack Pine Bob" Cary think of proposed Excelsior project?
Herald-Review
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006

Wind energy is not 100 percent reliable, not a logical solution
Herald-Review
Friday, July 07th, 2006

Concerns, questions surround Mesaba Energy project
Herald-Review
Friday, June 30th, 2006

County board gets an update on conservation easement projects
Beth Bily
Herald-Review
Friday, June 30th, 2006

Wind power is more logical solution
Herald-Review
Wednesday, June 21st, 2006

Coal project is no fairy tale says reader
Herald-Review
Friday, June 16th, 2006

Adding up the numbers
Herald-Review
Wednesday, June 14th, 2006

Reader likens Excelsior project to 'Emperor' fable
Herald-Review
Friday, June 9th, 2006

$1 billion bonding bill gets green light from Pawlenty
Associated Press
Thursday, June 1st, 2006

Reader questions if power plant will result in local jobs Herald-Review
Friday, May 26th, 2006

What is the 'truth?'
Herald-Review
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

Excelsior Energy gets $36 million
Federal funds flow for Iron Range coal gasification project
By BILL HANNA
Mesabi Daily News
Monday, May 22nd, 2006

SHOULD COUNTY RISK DEBT FOR MESABA PROJECT?
Herald-Review
Friday, May 19th, 2006

Iron Range senators hold outs on renewable energy bill
By Marshall Helmberger
Timberjay News
Wednesday, May 18, 2006

Renewable energy — Iron Range senators ignoring real benefits of new energy economy
Timberjay News
Wednesday, May 18, 2006

No bites, only small nibbles on bonding bill, Several Range projects up in air, awaiting resolution
John Hendrickson
Mesabi Daily News
Sunday, May 14th, 2006

Jobs at what cost?
Herald-Review
May 10th, 2006

Gas pipeline issue reviewed for Minnesota Steel, Mesaba Energy
Beth Bily
Herald-Review
Friday, May 5th, 2006

Lawmakers take offensive on 21st Century Minerals Fund
John Hendrickson
Herald-Review
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006

Excelsior plans change retirement plans
Herald-Review
May 3rd, 2006

Magic Valley Uprising
How an Idaho citizens' coalition gunned down a dirty power plant - and what it means for the West
Ray Ring
High Country News
Monday, May 1, 2006

We need industry and jobs
Herald-Review
April 28th, 2006

What is best for northern Minnesota?
Herald-Review
April 26th, 2006

Energy crisis needs creative thinking
Herald-Review
April 26th, 2006

Web site addresses Excelsior Energy issues
Herald-Review
April 21st, 2006

Measure would help coal-to-gas plant
Two legislators from Grand Rapids are looking out after two major project in the region.
Peter Passi
Thursday, April 13th, 2006

Excelsior Energy takes step toward tax exempt status
John Hendrickson
Herald-Review
Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

Pull the plug on Excelsior Energy
Herald-Review
Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

Why give up tax revenue from Mesaba?
Herald-Review
Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

County likely will not foot aerial photography bill for infrastructure work
Beth Bily
Herald-Review
Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

Proposed Taconite Excelsior project is not the one approved by the 2003 Legislature
Herald-Review
March 31st, 2006

Questions about the gas line
Herald-Review
March 29th, 2006

Why give utility a tax break?
St. Paul Pioneer Press
March 29th, 2006

Property will be sacrificed for jobs
Herald-Review
March 24th, 2006

County should drive hard bargain to get its due
Herald-Review
March 22nd, 2006

County faced with commitment decisions on Minnesota Steel, Excelsior Energy projects
Beth Bily
Herald-Review
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006

Things to consider before coal gasification plant is built
Herald-Review
March 17th, 2006

County approves tax exemption bill for Excelsior
Britta Arendt
Herald-Review
March 17th, 2006

Excelsior files for pact
Petition goes to state PUC for agreement on power purchase

Staff Report
Mesabi Daily News
Wednesday, December 28th, 2005

Residents, officials for project Excelsior Energy alternate plant site hearing draws a few
Charles Ramsay, Mesabi Daily News
October 27, 2005

Environment, jobs top concerns at Excelsior scoping meeting
Beth Bily, Mesabi Daily News
October 26th, 2005

Mesaba - and more deals in the offering
Carol Overland
October 25, 2005

Coal gasification gets environmental review
by Stephanie Hemphill, Minnesota Public Radio
October 25, 2005

"The Face of Mesaba & the Cox & Bull Story!"
Carol Overland
October 21, 2005

A different perspective on Excelsior
Herald-Review
September 14, 2005

Questions remain in Excelsior Energy project
Aaron Brown, Hibbing Daily Tribune
August 21, 2005

EXCELSIOR ENERGY ANNOUNCES CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE STUDY FOR MESABA ENERGY PROJECT
Excelsior Energy
June 24, 2005

State To Spend Renewable Energy Funds On Coal Gasification Plant
WCCO news
February 18, 2005

Mt. Iron coal-gas plant site gets a first OK
But councilors want data, costs, feedback before final go-ahead

Mesabi Daily News
February 8, 2005

Wabash River Energy coal gasification plant sits idle
Platts
September 17, 2004

Unproven Company with Ties to Corporate Failures Slated to Receive $800 Million Loan Guarantee in Energy Bill
http://www.citizen.org
November, 2003

Coal Gasification: the arguments
by Stephanie Hemphill, Minnesota Public Radio
November 21, 2003

Environmentalists hit Mesaba Energy proposal on carbon issue
Don Jacobson
November 3, 2003

The WasteBasket
Taxpayers for Common Sense
November 14, 2003

Coal gasification plant: worth the tradeoff?
by Bob Kelleher, Minnesota Public Radio
by Mark Zdechlik, Minnesota Public Radio
September 30, 2003

Wind energy is taking off in Minnesota
Pat Faherty
Budgeteer News
Friday, September 19th, 2003

Technology for Range power already humming in Polk County, Florida
Pat Faherty
Budgeteer News
Friday, July 18th, 2003

Power line controversy is back
Pat Faherty
Budgeteer News
Friday, July 11th, 2003

King Coal may find his throne on Range
Pat Faherty
Budgeteer News
Thursday, July 03rd, 2003

Excelsior Energy back to start up Mesaba Energy project
K.C. Howard
Herald-Review
Friday, March 28th, 2003

Minnesota Power looks to increase Pollution
Great Lakes Directory
March 12, 2002


Websites and BLOGS:

POWERED BY PORK
The WasteBasket
10/14/2003

America's Voice is Being Heard
Castle Coalition

Carol A. Overland's BLOG
search for "Excelsior" "Mesaba" and "coal gasification"

David Bly's BLOG
Lights Out #5 - Mesaba
Lights Out #6 - Two Lobbyists and a Wife
Lights out #7 - Mesaba "Two Lobbyists and a Wife" Power Plant


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