MERC to acquire gas distribution assets
Rosemount-based Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation, a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group Inc., announced an agreement with Alliant Energy Corporation to acquire Alliant’s natural gas distribution business in southeast Minnesota.
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