allete, allete, energy, electric, electric energy, investments, communications

allete provides low-cost, reliable energy services in the upper midwest and has significant real estate holdings in florida. other businesses include bni coal of north dakota and enventis telecom, a provider of advanced data services and fiber optic-based communications. allete's electric utility, minnesota power, serves 135,000 residents, 16 municipalities and some of the nation's largest industrial customers.