Otter Tail, Xcel Looking to Raise Rates

(Pierre, SD) — Two utilities are asking regulators for permission to raise electricity rates in the state. Otter Tail Power wants an increase of about 14 percent, which would add roughly 14 dollars a-month to a typical residential bill. Xcel Energy is proposing a rate hike of more than 18 and a-half percent, which would increase the average household bill by more than 20 dollars. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has scheduled hearings early next year to review both requests. >>Winning Second Prize Ticket Bought in Sturgis