FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 27, 2026
MnSEIA Calls for a Responsible Conclusion to “Operation Metro Surge”
ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA), representing more than 160 member organizations and the over 5,000 Minnesotans they employ, calls for an end to “Operation Metro Surge” and a responsible draw-down of federal agents from Minnesota.
Our members build, operate, and maintain energy projects across the state, and we take deep pride in our diverse workforce — people of many backgrounds who power Minnesota’s clean energy economy and strengthen our communities. Today, our members, their families, and the communities where we work are living with disruption, uncertainty, and violence.
This operation has resulted in tragic loss of life, including the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti – losses that are devastating and unacceptable. These deaths demand accountability and make clear that the current scope and tactics of federal operations cannot continue.
Minnesotans have endured a tumultuous year. They deserve peace. As do the memories of Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and all those we have lost. MnSEIA calls for a swift and responsible conclusion to “Operation Metro Surge” so families, workers, and communities can return to the shared work of building a thriving state and clean energy economy for all.
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About MnSEIA:
The Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA), a 501(c)6 nonprofit, promotes and protects Minnesota’s solar and energy storage industries. We harness the strength of our 170+ member companies at the state legislature, in the regulatory arena, and the courtroom. We Move MN Solar + Storage Forward in a unified and actionable way that establishes a vibrant sector of the clean energy economy. Find out more at www.mnseia.org.