Reporter | Energy

Mike Hughlett covers energy and other topics for the Star Tribune, where he has worked since 2010. Before that he was a reporter at newspapers in Chicago, St. Paul, New Orleans and Duluth.

Hughlett has primarily covered economics, business and workplace issues for 32 years at five newspapers. He grew up in Brooklyn Center.


CenterPoint's landmark $106 million clean energy plan approved by regulators

Minnesota's largest gas utility gets consent for a bevy of projects prompted by a new law aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions from gas companies.


Ukrainian fruit juice kingpin owes Cargill $124M judgment, but can't be found

A British court ruled that the juice maker must repay money borrowed from Cargill, but the agribusiness giant has yet to collect, despite court efforts in four countries.


Hacks at Twin Cities medical firms affect more than 1 million customers

Information exposed included Social Security and driver's license numbers.


Ship emergency on Lake Superior is latest safety mishap for Great Lakes freighter operator

The Michipicoten, now in Fraser Shipyards after cracking and taking on water, is just the most recent incident for Rand Logistics ships.


Rep. Angie Craig says Biden should halt re-election bid

Rep. Angie Craig, like President Joe Biden a Democrat, said he should make way for "a new generation of leaders."


Moondance Jam will issue refunds following cancellation of headline acts

The annual rock festival announced the cancellations earlier this week, but refunds were unclear.


After Isanti wedding venue closes, sister business in Cottage Grove in financial trouble

A company affiliated with Furber Farm filed bankruptcy two months after Circle B wedding hall abruptly closed, leaving couples without refunds for deposits.


Woman found seriously wounded at south Minneapolis homeless encampment

The woman was found in a nearby homeless encampment. There have been no arrests.


A Minnesota lottery winner invested on trust. Trouble followed.

Paul Rosenau claimed Principal Securities is liable for mismanagement of the $26 million he used to fund the foundation; an arbitrator ruled in his favor.


Coast Guard: Lake Superior freighter has 13-foot crack, but likely not from collision

Ship carrying taconite was originally thought to have hit something underwater. Now, the Coast Guard suspects a stress fracture.