EX-23.A 8 exhibit23a12-31x2011.htm CONSENT OF PWC
Exhibit 23(a)
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-166515, 333-170289) and Form S-8 (Nos. 333-16445, 333-91348, 333-105225, 333-162890) of ALLETE, Inc. of our report dated February 15, 2012, relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 15, 2012