The federal government shutdown is over, but for hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans, relief remains out of reach for energy assistance. State officials say the federally funded program could take up ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s Department of Commerce says funding to help people cover energy bills will be available, but it’s not known when. Funding for LIHEAP, or the Low Income Home Energy Assistance ...

ST. PAUL — Thousands of homeowners in Minnesota are seeing delays in energy bill assistance due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, ...

The ongoing government shutdown means a federal energy assistance program is on pause, leaving tens of thousands of Minnesotans who need help affording their utility bills in limbo. The Low Income ...

More than 100,000 Minnesota households will receive help with heating costs this winter after federal energy assistance funds were released following a shutdown delay. The Minnesota Department of ...

As winter tightens its grip on Minnesota, the federal government shutdown freezes critical funding for the state’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP), nationally known as LIHEAP, leaving thousands of ...

With colder temperatures approaching, residents across the Northland are planning ahead for the winter season. One of the many important preparations is setting up Minnesota heating assistance for ...

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A view of the U.S. Capitol following rain showers on the eighth day of the federal government shutdown on Oct. 8 in Washington. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 6 that he would be "happy" to ...

As Minnesota endures the cold winter temperatures, many families struggle with rising energy costs. With home heating costs projected to rise more than 9% this season and increasing demand for energy ...