Northern States Power Co. v. Minnesota Metropolitan Council

OPINION

HUDSON, Judge.

Appellant Northern States Power, now known as Xcel Energy, challenges the district court’s dismissal of its writ of mandamus. Xcel Energy argues the district court erred by holding that (1) there is no factual dispute in this matter; (2) Xcel Energy’s claim is premature and speculative; and (3) Xcel Energy has an adequate legal remedy. Appellant also argues that the district court improperly considered evidence outside the four corners of Xcel Energy’s verified petition. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

The Hiawatha Light Rail Transit project (LRT) is an 11.6-mile mass-transit…