Manitoba freezes some electricity exports to U.S., plans to turn northward

Manitoba is pulling some of its power back home — and with it, a vision for growth. Premier Wab Kinew says the province will keep 500 megawatts of hydroelectric power that had been flowing south to Minnesota, using it instead to fuel new housing, industry, and trade within Canada. The move isn’t just about energy — it’s about economic sovereignty. While critics question the financial impact, Kinew is betting on Manitoba’s power to drive opportunity, strengthen northern connections, and build for the future. Steve Lambert with The Canadian Press has the full story.