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The Minnesota Department of Commerce oversees more than 40 industries to protect consumer interests and ensure a fair and competitive marketplace in Minnesota.

Commerce’s official social media accounts are limited public forums. The purpose is to provide information about Commerce and the services we provide. Our online sites are governed by the general rules of respectful civil discourse. Commerce staff monitor the social media accounts during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Commerce social media accounts are not to be relied upon for emergencies. Commerce’s Social Media Community Rules provide guidelines for engagement for people who choose to communicate on Commerce’s official social media platforms. On Commerce social media accounts, we do not allow content that:

is defamatory, threatening, or directed at any legally protected class of persons under federal and state laws;

Contains personally identifiable information, including, but not limited to home address or phone number;

Contains solicitations, advertisements, or spam (including items posted repeatedly). This includes promotion or endorsement of any non-state government entity or any advertisement of a business or product

Incites or promotes violence or encourages illegal activity

Contains information that reasonably could compromise individual or public safety; or

Infringes on copyrights or trademarks.

11/05/2026

It may look like a regular roof — but it’s much more than meets the eye. This week, the Strengthen Minnesota Homes pilot is installing some of the state’s first FORTIFIED roofs. These roofs use added layers of protection designed to help homes better withstand hail, high winds and heavy rain.

What makes a roof FORTIFIED?

-A sealed roof deck and wider drip edge to help keep water out
-Impact resistant shingles
-Reinforced roof deck

FORTIFIED roofs go above building code requirements and are designed to withstand Minnesota’s most intense storms.

Learn more about this impactful pilot project: https://mn.gov/commerce/news/ #/detail/appId/3/id/773604

11/03/2026

It's been raining. A lot.

And while Minnesota could use the moisture, all this rain is also a reminder that flooding can happen here — and the damage can be expensive.

Did you know that most homeowners insurance policies don't cover flooding?

That's why the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Homeland Security and Emergency Management division are encouraging Minnesotans to take two important steps:

Know your risk. Heavy rain can cause flooding, even if you don't live near a river or lake.
Know your coverage. Review your homeowners insurance policy and ask your insurance agent whether flood insurance makes sense for you.
There's also a new way to shop for coverage. FEMA now allows Minnesotans in participating communities to get a quote and purchase flood insurance directly online.

Most policies have a 30-day waiting period, so coverage purchased now generally won't apply to this week's storms. But preparing today can help protect you from the next one.

Learn more: https://www.floodsmart.gov/policy-quote

10/30/2026

Some Medicare Advantage plans won’t be available next year, and a new Minnesota law creates additional opportunities for some people ages 65–70 to enroll in Medigap (Medicare Supplement) coverage. Find help through:

Minnesota Aging Pathways (800-333-2433): https://mn.gov/aging-pathways/

Call or chat Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for free, unbiased help understanding your options.

Medicare.gov (800-MEDICARE or 800-633-4227): https://www.medicare.gov/

Call to talk to someone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Compare plan options through the Medicare Plan Finder. You can also chat with Medicare staff in the upper right corner of the Plan Finder homepage.

Contact your insurer directly with other insurance questions.

10/26/2026

Imagine opening your heating bill in January and wondering how you’re going to cover it on top of groceries, rent, medications, and everything else your family needs. For many Minnesotans, that’s the reality every winter.

That’s why financial help is available through Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program. The program can cover heating bills, deliver emergency fuel or even repair a broken furnace.

“Minnesota winters are cold and for families already stretching their budgets to cover groceries, housing and other necessities, heating bills can add another layer of stress,” said Commerce Temporary Commissioner Julia Dreier. “No one should have to choose between keeping their home warm and paying for other essentials. This assistance can make a real difference, and we want Minnesotans to know that help is available.”

The program kept the heat on last winter in more than 28,000 households, delivered emergency fuel to over 8,000 homes, and repaired or replaced thousands of furnaces statewide. Most families who receive help include children, seniors, veterans or Minnesotans with disabilities.

Think you might qualify? Don’t wait. For more information and to apply online, go to mn.gov/home. Minnesotans may also call 800-657-3710 and press 1 to find their local service provider and get help.

10/23/2026

Communities in Minnesota are investing in a stronger, more resilient electric grid with help from our grant programs!

State and federal partners joined the City of Madelia and Madelia Municipal Light and Power to celebrate approximately $643,000 in grant funding to modernize aging electric infrastructure.

Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, these investments will help strengthen grid reliability, reduce outage risks, and protect essential services serving low-income housing, senior housing, schools, and local businesses.

Thank you to our partners for working together to build a more resilient energy future for Minnesota communities!

10/23/2026

Commerce joined the University of St. Thomas to celebrate the expansion of its Center for Microgrid Research in St. Paul.

Since 2021, Commerce has supported the center through state funding to advance microgrid research and development. The expanded facility will help researchers, students, and industry partners explore how emerging energy technologies can work together to strengthen grid reliability and resilience.

Congratulations to everyone helping advance this important work for Minnesota and beyond!

10/22/2026

Minnesota schools have a bright future — and we're not just talking about the students. We're celebrating some big clean-energy milestones!

-400 solar-powered schools. Minnesota is on track to reach this milestone by the end of the year. That's more than double the number of schools with solar installations before our Solar for Schools program launched in 2022.

-Nearly 200 Solar for Schools grants! These grants have helped schools save money on electricity and put sunshine to work in the classroom.

-$46 million in estimated electricity savings. That's money schools can put toward students, classrooms and other priorities over the next 20 years.

-23 electric school buses. We've awarded grants to help 10 school districts bring quieter, cleaner buses to Minnesota roads.

We celebrated this progress at Justice Alan Page Elementary School in Maplewood, where students are seeing firsthand what clean energy looks like — from solar panels on their school to electric buses getting ready to hit the road.

The best part? More opportunities are available for Minnesota schools to get involved.

Read more about these milestones and upcoming grant opportunities: https://mn.gov/commerce/news/ #/detail/appId/3/id/772379

To watch the full press conference visit: https://youtube.com/live/1OWCHKnPiuY

10/21/2026

What an exciting weekend at the Mall of America for the annual Best Bagger competition! 🛒🏆

Contestants were judged on speed, packing technique, and—something our team knows well—weight. Commerce’s Weights & Measures crew weighted every bag and calculated the difference between Bag 1 and Bag 2 for each competitor to ensure fairness and accuracy.

And this year brought a record setting moment. We had our closest Bag 1 vs. Bag 2 EVER… with a difference of just 0.03 pounds!

A huge shoutout to all the competitors and a special thank you to our Weights & Measures team for helping keep the competition fair, fun, and incredibly accurate.

10/16/2026

What if the snowplows clearing your streets this winter were powered by Minnesota-grown soybeans? In the City of Edina, MN (Local Government) that’s exactly what’s happening.

Edina has deployed 10 snowplows and dump trucks running on 100% biodiesel (B100) — a clean fuel made from Minnesota-grown and refined soybeans.

And city officials have figured out how to make it work even during our toughest winters. Each of the 10 vehicles is equipped with heated fuel tanks, allowing B100 to perform reliably in freezing temperatures. This project will cut carbon emissions considerably while supporting Minnesota farmers, local businesses, and the state's reduction of greenhouse gas emissions goals.

This innovative project was made possible with approximately $550,000 in federal and state funding, including support from Commerce’s State Competitiveness Fund Matching Funds Program. Applications are still being accepted. See if your organization has a project that might qualify! https://mn.gov/commerce/energy/consumer/energy-programs/scf-capacity-matching-grants.jsp

10/15/2026

Scammers are using our name, address, and logo in letters demanding that Minnesotans pay upfront fees in exchange for a later payment or “release” of large amounts of money.

This is a scam. Commerce does not charge consumers fees and will never solicit money from individuals.

Fraudsters may also impersonate the FBI, fraud helplines, and other government agencies, sometimes demanding additional payments to investigate a scam or recover lost money.

How to protect yourself:

-Never pay an upfront fee to receive promised funds or recover lost money.
-Verify requests using contact information from an agency’s official website.
-Never provide personal or financial information through unverified websites or unsolicited messages.

Learn more about scams and how to report them here: https://mn.gov/commerce/money/consumer/financial-journey/avoid-fraud.jsp

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