Energy and gas shutoff moratorium amid ICE operations
Summary
Families afraid to leave home for work because of ICE raids risk having heat and power shut off in winter. The council asked Governor Walz to order a shutoff moratorium, waive late fees, and push Xcel Energy to offer help in Hmong, Karen, and Somali. Xcel has announced a voluntary, indefinite suspension of disconnections in the two cities.
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Last discussed Feb 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Households struggling with utility debt owe an average of $464, and a moratorium would waive late fees and penalties.
Immigrant, working-class, and Black and brown families at risk of winter shutoffs.
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