EX-23 9 exhibit2312-31x2014.htm EXHIBIT 23

Exhibit 23 12-31-2014

Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-188315, 333-190335) and Form S-8 (Nos. 333-91348, 333-183051, 333-162890, 333-190336) of ALLETE, Inc. of our report dated February 17, 2015, 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 17, 2015