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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000066756-09-000089
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20091102
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20091102
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20091102

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ALLETE INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000066756
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
		IRS NUMBER:				410418150
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-03548
		FILM NUMBER:		091151827

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		30 W SUPERIOR ST
		CITY:			DULUTH
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55802-2093
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2182795000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		30 W SUPERIOR STREET
		CITY:			DULUTH
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55802-2093

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ALLETE
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20000901

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MINNESOTA POWER INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980603

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MINNESOTA POWER & LIGHT CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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November 2, 2009, ALLETE, Inc. (ALLETE) issued a press release announcing that
Minnesota Power, an operating division of ALLETE, Inc., submitted a filing with
the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, seeking to increase retail electric
rates.&#160; The press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K
and furnished as Exhibit 99.</font></div>
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      Commission. <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">(This exhibit
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      1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such
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are cautioned that forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with
ALLETE&#8217;s disclosures under the heading: &#8220;SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE
SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995&#8221; located on page 2 of this Form
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&#8220;forward-looking&#8221; and, accordingly, involve risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. Although such
forward-looking statements have been made in good faith and are based on
reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that the expected results will be
achieved. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, future
expectations, risks, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, events,
uncertainties, financial performance or growth strategies (often, but not
always, through the use of words or phrases such as &#8220;anticipates,&#8221; &#8220;believes,&#8221;
&#8220;estimates,&#8221; &#8220;expects,&#8221; &#8220;intends,&#8221; &#8220;plans,&#8221; &#8220;projects,&#8221; &#8220;will likely result,&#8221;
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connection with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, we are hereby filing cautionary statements identifying
important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from
those projected, or expectations suggested, in forward-looking statements made
by or on behalf of ALLETE in this Current Report on Form 8-K, in presentations,
on our website, in response to questions or otherwise. These statements are
qualified in their entirety by reference to, and are accompanied by, the
following important factors, in addition to any assumptions and other factors
referred to specifically in connection with such forward-looking
statements:</font></div>
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      PSCW, the NDPSC, and various local and county regulators, and city
      administrators, about allowed rates of return, financings, industry and
      rate structure, acquisition and disposal of assets and facilities, real
      estate development, operation and construction of plant facilities,
      recovery of purchased power, capital investments and other expenses,
      present or prospective wholesale and retail competition (including but not
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disclosures regarding factors that could cause our results and performance to
differ from results or performance anticipated by this report are discussed in
Item 1A under the heading &#8220;Risk Factors&#8221; beginning on page 20 of our 2008
Form&#160;10-K. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on
which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any
forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on
which that statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated
events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for
management to predict all of these factors, nor can it assess the impact of each
of these factors on the businesses of ALLETE or the extent to which any factor,
or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from
those contained in any forward-looking statement. Readers are urged to carefully
review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this Form 8-K and in
our other reports filed with the SEC that attempt to advise interested parties
of the factors that may affect our business.</font></div><br>
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duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
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million net increase in electric retail rates. New rates approved by the
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file for additional revenues to recover the costs of significant investments to
ensure current and future system reliability, enhance environmental performance
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customer, using 755 kilowatt-hours, would see an increase of $13 on their
monthly bill.&#160;&#160;The new rate request also includes shifting $14 million
in line items currently reflected on customers&#8217; bills into base rates. That
shift would result in no net increase or decrease on customers
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customers and policymakers expect us to deliver reliable power and increase our
generation from renewable energy sources. The ongoing investment in our system
reflects our commitment to maintaining a robust, reliable system and providing
cleaner energy that results in long-term benefits for our customers and the
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Center&#8217;s four generating units in Cohasset that directly benefit Minnesota&#8217;s
environment. A three year project at the facility&#8217;s second largest unit is
scheduled to be completed this month and is expected to reduce emissions by 80
to 90 percent.</font></div>
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is also part of the request. That acquisition is currently pending state and
federal regulatory approval. The 465 mile existing line will ultimately be used
to deliver wind energy to customers in Minnesota, including from the company&#8217;s
Bison 1 energy center. Site development for the 75 megawatt project is currently
underway near New Salem, North Dakota.</font></div>
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continue to build our wind, water and biomass resources, we also know that our
customers want and need the competitively priced power that is produced at our
existing generating units. Our upgrades will result in cleaner, more efficient,
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their electric rates have remained competitive in the region even with last
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programs to help conserve energy and save on their monthly bill. Go to
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www.straightenergyanswers.com. The public will have the chance to provide input
regarding the rate request at upcoming public hearings. Those dates will be set
by the administrative law judge that will be assigned to Minnesota Power&#8217;s rate
case proceeding.</font></div>
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northeastern Minnesota to 144,000 customers and wholesale electric service to 16
municipalities. More information can be found at: www.mnpower.com.</font></div>
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in connection with this release that are not historical facts, are
forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
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