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Pam Altendorf, a Minnesota state legislator, raised concerns on her social media accounts about the state's energy reliability, the impact of proposed AI data centers, youth civic engagement, and recent provider removals in Minnesota.

On October 20, 2025, Altendorf questioned the state's energy policies, stating, "….Make it make sense! MN is in High Risk area for energy reliability (since @MinnesotaDFL rammed through the 2040 Energy Bill in 2023) But……proposed AI Data Centers in MN could “double” our electric energy consumption! GRAPH & Link below: NERC identified the MISO energy https://t.co/kw2s42UX0x https://t.co/x1Uve7Vj8p". Altendorf attributed the high-risk status to the 2040 Energy Bill, which was passed by the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) in 2023.

The following day, Altendorf highlighted youth participation in civic activities, posting on October 21, 2025, "Love seeing this younger generation stepping up and getting involved!!! #Freedom https://t.co/CKUa2ItINk".

Later that same day, Altendorf addressed the removal of providers in Minnesota, writing, "800 “providers” removed… Stop and think about how massive that is and how MN is leading our country in these enormous levels of fraud!!! Who has been in control of our state….!? #MinnesotaMafia (AKA: @MinnesotaDFL) #OrganizedCrimeMN https://t.co/e25mSBuYfv".

The 2040 Energy Bill, referenced by Altendorf, was passed by the Minnesota legislature with the aim of transitioning the state to 100% clean electricity by 2040. The bill was promoted by the DFL, the party currently controlling the state government. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) region, which includes Minnesota, has been identified by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) as an area facing elevated risks for energy reliability, particularly as energy demands increase and infrastructure adapts to new requirements.

Minnesota has also faced scrutiny over provider fraud in recent years, with state agencies removing hundreds of providers from programs due to allegations of fraudulent activity. These actions have prompted public debate over oversight and accountability in state-administered programs.