Electrifying Minnesota

Renewable Energy Expo

FREE

Thursday, December 6, 2007

6:00-9:00 p.m.

New "Electrifying MINNESOTA" Exhibit

See how everyday life has been shaped by electrification through artifacts, photos, first-hand accounts, early advertisements and film from the 1880s through the 1950s.

The exhibit recounts the history of electricity since one of the nation's first hydroelectric power plants whirred into action 125 years ago at St. Anthony Falls.

It demonstrates electromagnetic induction, how the process utilizes natural resources to generate electricity and how the use of those resources impacts the environment.

You'll learn how you can take responsibility for our electrical future by joining The Bakken team and taking the Minnesota Energy Challenge.

The Bakken

A Library and Museum of Electricity in Life

3537 Zenith Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55416-4623

612-926-3878 Fax: 612-927-7265

Explore and discuss sustainable energy solutions and learn how to make our community a better place to live!

• Listen to Mark Rathbun speak from Great River Energy Renewable Energy Project

• Participate in a green design workshop from Studio 2030 and a solar energy workshop from Minnesota Renewable Energy Society

• Check out eco-friendly kids’ activities from Kiddywampus and Kidwind

• See demonstrations and exhibits from Xcel Energy and the Center for Energy and Environment

• Take the Minnesota Energy Challenge for a chance to win great prizes

• Sample cake from organic baker Amy Kovacs and coffee from Peace Coffee

Electrifying Minnesota Exhibit Sponsored By:

Xcel Energy

Great River Energy

With Support From the City of Minneapolis