We聽retired Hoot Lake Plant on May 27 this year, marking the end of 100 years of coal-fired energy generation at the site. Today聽we commemorated the plant鈥檚 legacy of safe, reliable generation鈥攁nd its dependable, innovative employees.
Hoot Lake Plant is a 140-megawatt (MW) coal-fired generating facility in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
鈥淭hroughout its 100-year history, Hoot Lake Plant has generated more than electricity for our customers, company, and communities鈥攊t鈥檚 been a place where our employees worked to safely provide an essential service, especially during times when it was most needed, as well as a place where careers, relationships, and memories began and grew,鈥� said President Tim Rogelstad. 鈥淭he plant is just one example of how our company has risen to meet the needs of our many stakeholders, but it鈥檚 the people and spirit of our company that truly made it possible. And that legacy of people and perseverance will remain.鈥澛�
Video documentary highlights plant鈥檚 history
While COVID-19 and other safety precautions prevent in-person tours of the plant,聽we invite you onsite virtually through a video documentary:
聽You'll also find a聽360-degree tour at otpco.com/HootLakePlant.
鈥淲hether you worked at, visited, or simply supported Hoot Lake Plant鈥檚 operations and contributions, thank you for your part in its legacy,鈥� said Rogelstad.
Photo caption: Current and former plant employees gather for a photo at today's event.