Community Outreach Sessions
You’re invited to learn more about the Gopher to Badger Link.
The MariBell Transmission Project team is hosting open houses for local communities. The MariBell project is a segment of the Gopher to Badger Link, which will enhance and modernize energy infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of homes, farms and local businesses. Please stop by any of the open houses as your schedule allows. There will not be a formal presentation—attendees may come and go at their convenience. Project representatives will be available to answer questions and provide project-related information.
May 4, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Stewartville Golf Course (Vindauga Event Center)
1800 Clubhouse Dr. NE, Stewartville, MN 55976
May 5, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Floral Hall, Graham Park
1426 Fairgrounds Ave. SE Rochester, MN 55904
May 5, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Zumbrota VFW
25 E 1st St.
Zumbrota, MN 55992
May 6, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wykoff Commons
201 W Bartlett St.
Wykoff, MN 55990
May 6, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
LeRoy Community Center
204 W Main St.
LeRoy, MN 55951
May 7, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mabel Community Center
201 S Main St.
Mabel, MN 55954
May 7, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Four Seasons Community Center
900 N Kingston St.
Caledonia, MN 55921
We look forward to continuing these important conversations. If you cannot attend in person, visit our virtual open house below.
Open House Materials
All materials presented at our November open houses are available for review below. These resources include project details, routing considerations and ways to stay informed as the MariBell Transmission Project moves forward.
The information shared during the January 2026 Gopher to Badger open houses is available for review below. These materials provide an overview of the project, explain route development considerations and outline opportunities to stay engaged as the Gopher to Badger Link—including the MariBell Transmission Project segment—continues to advance.
Past Open Houses
March 12, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Retreat Sportsman's Club
E3460 County Rd. N, De Soto, WI 54624
March 10, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Gays Mills Community Center
16381 WI Hwy. 131, Gays Mills, WI 54631
January 15, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Four Seasons Community Center
900 N. Kingston St.
Caledonia, MN 55921
January 15, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mabel Community Center
201 Main St. S.
Mabel, MN 55954
January 14, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Preston Depot Museum & Riverfront Center
304 Fillmore St. E.
Preston, MN 55695
January 14, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Stewartville American Legion
1100 2nd Ave. NW
Stewartville, MN 55976
January 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Blue Moon Ballroom
2030 Hwy. 14 E.
Rochester, MN 55904
January 12, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Zumbrota VFW
25 E. 1st St.
Zumbrota, MN 55992
January 3, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
LeRoy Community Center
204 W. Main St.
LeRoy, MN 55951
November 20, 2025
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Westby Community Center
206 N. Main St., Westby, WI 54667
November 18, 2025
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Four Seasons Community Center
900 N. Kingston St., Caledonia, MN 55921
November 17, 2025
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Grand Meadow Community Center
116 Grand Ave. E., Grand Meadow, MN 55936
Drop us a Line
Do you have questions about the MariBell Transmission Project? Please email the team at connect@maribelltransmission.com.
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