State cold weather rule for heating bills kicks in Thursday

ST. PAUL -- As of today, Minnesota law kicks in to provide warmth for residents who cannot pay their heating bills.

Starting on Oct. 15 and running through April 15, Minnesota’s six coldest months, utility companies must provide residential customers payment plans to avoid having their heat turned off.

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