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REGIONAL BRIEFS: Xcel looks to end New Era Wind contracts
RED WING, Minn. -- Xcel Energy could begin pulling out of an agreement to buy power from the New Era Wind Farm as early as Monday, a utility director said.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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RED WING, Minn. -- Xcel Energy could begin pulling out of an agreement to buy power from the New Era Wind Farm as early as Monday, a utility director said.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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PSC reopens Highland Wind Farm hearing
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has reopened the hearing related to the Highland Wind Farm project in St. Croix County.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - New Richmond News - Business
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has reopened the hearing related to the Highland Wind Farm project in St. Croix County.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - New Richmond News - Business
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Highland asks PSC to reopen hearing
Highland Wind Farm LLC has filed a petition with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin in an attempt to reopen its hearing for a proposed industrial turbine project in the Town of Forest.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - New Richmond News - Business
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Highland Wind Farm LLC has filed a petition with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin in an attempt to reopen its hearing for a proposed industrial turbine project in the Town of Forest.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - New Richmond News - Business
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No emergency: Highland’s request rebuffed by PSC
The developers of the proposed Highland Wind Farm are up against an important deadline, if their latest filings with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin are to be believed.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - New Richmond News - Business
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The developers of the proposed Highland Wind Farm are up against an important deadline, if their latest filings with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin are to be believed.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - New Richmond News - Business
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Highland Wind Farm presses for approval
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin will again take up the issue of a proposed wind farm in St. Croix County.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin will again take up the issue of a proposed wind farm in St. Croix County.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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REGIONAL BRIEFS: Electric Asian carp barrier clears legislative committee
ST. PAUL -- State legislators are moving ahead with plans to build an electric barrier in the Mississippi River to stop the spread of invasive Asian carp.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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ST. PAUL -- State legislators are moving ahead with plans to build an electric barrier in the Mississippi River to stop the spread of invasive Asian carp.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Highland wind developers seek PSC reconsideration; mining bill moving forward; Johnsonville co-founder dead, more state news
Wisconsin News
Developers of a large wind energy farm near Forest in St. Croix County are asking state officials to change their minds about rejecting it. Also, the Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill which paves the way for a new iron ore mine near Ashland, plus stories about new money for job training, the death of Johnsonville Sausages co-founder and a circuit judge who signed a Walker recall petition facing an election challenge.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Developers of a large wind energy farm near Forest in St. Croix County are asking state officials to change their minds about rejecting it. Also, the Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill which paves the way for a new iron ore mine near Ashland, plus stories about new money for job training, the death of Johnsonville Sausages co-founder and a circuit judge who signed a Walker recall petition facing an election challenge.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wind farm application denied, but…
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin voted 2-1 on Thursday, Feb. 14, to deny an application from Highland Wind Farm, LLC, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct a 102.5 megawatt (MW) wind electric facility in the Towns of Forest and Cylon in St. Croix County.
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin voted 2-1 on Thursday, Feb. 14, to deny an application from Highland Wind Farm, LLC, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct a 102.5 megawatt (MW) wind electric facility in the Towns of Forest and Cylon in St. Croix County.
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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St. Croix County wind farm project application denied by PSC
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin voted 2-1 on Thursday, Feb. 14, to deny an application of Highland Wind Farm, LLC, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct a 102.5 megawatt (MW) wind electric facility in the Towns of Forest and Cylon in St. Croix County.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin voted 2-1 on Thursday, Feb. 14, to deny an application of Highland Wind Farm, LLC, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct a 102.5 megawatt (MW) wind electric facility in the Towns of Forest and Cylon in St. Croix County.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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PSC won’t pursue further wind farm study
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has dealt a blow to a group of Town of Forest residents hoping to stop the installation of a wind turbine farm in northeast St. Croix County.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has dealt a blow to a group of Town of Forest residents hoping to stop the installation of a wind turbine farm in northeast St. Croix County.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Gogebic Taconite says it will build mine if rules are relaxed; Man ‘defrosting’ after two nights in freezing forest; More waiting to testify when mining bill hearing ends; more
Wisconsin News
Gogebic Taconite said Wednesday that it would return to Wisconsin and build an iron ore mine near Hurley if legislators would relax the state’s regulations on mining.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Wisconsin News
Gogebic Taconite said Wednesday that it would return to Wisconsin and build an iron ore mine near Hurley if legislators would relax the state’s regulations on mining.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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LETTER: Spin on wind report disturbing
I find it odd that Clean Wisconsin could misinterpret the parameters of the “A Cooperative Measurement Survey and Analysis of Low Frequency and Infrasound at the Shirley Wind Farm.”
Saturday, January, 12, 2013 - New Richmond News - Opinion
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I find it odd that Clean Wisconsin could misinterpret the parameters of the “A Cooperative Measurement Survey and Analysis of Low Frequency and Infrasound at the Shirley Wind Farm.”
Saturday, January, 12, 2013 - New Richmond News - Opinion
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Wind farm study analysis varies
Depending on who you ask, the recently released sound study conducted at the Shirley Wind Farm in eastern Wisconsin is either good news for proponents or good news for opponents of industrial wind turbines.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Depending on who you ask, the recently released sound study conducted at the Shirley Wind Farm in eastern Wisconsin is either good news for proponents or good news for opponents of industrial wind turbines.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Study confirms wind-turbine sounds in one home but inconclusive about effects; mayors bet treats on Packer-Viking game; new tax breaks plus more state news
Wisconsin News
A new report confirmed that spinning blades on a wind turbine near Green Bay could be heard inside a nearby home but whether the sounds had ill health effects remains in question. Also, the mayors of Green Bay and Minneapolis have wagered candies and sausages over the outcome of Saturday's Packer-Viking game.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
A new report confirmed that spinning blades on a wind turbine near Green Bay could be heard inside a nearby home but whether the sounds had ill health effects remains in question. Also, the mayors of Green Bay and Minneapolis have wagered candies and sausages over the outcome of Saturday's Packer-Viking game.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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LETTER: Questions remain concerning Highland
Wisconsin has much to be proud of in the race to be energy efficient. For the calendar year of 2011 the Electric Provider Renewable Portfolio Standard Compliance for Wisconsin utilities has not just met the obligation for 2011, the standard for 2015 has been exceeded.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - New Richmond News - Opinion
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Wisconsin has much to be proud of in the race to be energy efficient. For the calendar year of 2011 the Electric Provider Renewable Portfolio Standard Compliance for Wisconsin utilities has not just met the obligation for 2011, the standard for 2015 has been exceeded.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - New Richmond News - Opinion
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REGIONAL BRIEFS: State’s tallest wind farm nearly ready
WORTHINGTON, Minn. — In a little less than three weeks, a wind energy company and local investors will celebrate the completion of the tallest wind farm in Minnesota.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - New Richmond News - News
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WORTHINGTON, Minn. — In a little less than three weeks, a wind energy company and local investors will celebrate the completion of the tallest wind farm in Minnesota.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - New Richmond News - News
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LETTER: Elected officials don’t show up
On Oct. 9, the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin held a technical hearing in Madison, Wis. for the consideration of an application from Highland Wind LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for the proposed 41 turbine, 2.5mw wind farm in the Town of Forest, Wis.
Saturday, October, 27, 2012 - New Richmond News - Opinion
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On Oct. 9, the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin held a technical hearing in Madison, Wis. for the consideration of an application from Highland Wind LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for the proposed 41 turbine, 2.5mw wind farm in the Town of Forest, Wis.
Saturday, October, 27, 2012 - New Richmond News - Opinion
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LETTER: Wind farm costs are much too high
With regard to Joe Sullivan (New Richmond News, Oct. 5, 2012), while I acknowledge Mr. Sullivan’s support for jobs associated with the wind industry in Wisconsin; the benefits to the people living within a wind farm are seriously in question.
Sunday, October, 21, 2012 - New Richmond News - Opinion
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With regard to Joe Sullivan (New Richmond News, Oct. 5, 2012), while I acknowledge Mr. Sullivan’s support for jobs associated with the wind industry in Wisconsin; the benefits to the people living within a wind farm are seriously in question.
Sunday, October, 21, 2012 - New Richmond News - Opinion
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LETTER: Elected officials absent from hearings
On Oct. 11, 2012 the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin held public hearings regarding the proposed Highland Wind Farm development for the Town of Forest, St. Croix County.
Saturday, October, 20, 2012 - New Richmond News - Opinion
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On Oct. 11, 2012 the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin held public hearings regarding the proposed Highland Wind Farm development for the Town of Forest, St. Croix County.
Saturday, October, 20, 2012 - New Richmond News - Opinion
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A community blown apart? It’s neighbors vs. neighbors
After nearly seven hours of testimony at the Forest Town Hall last Thursday, opponents and supporters of a proposed industrial wind farm in that community could agree on only one thing.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - New Richmond News - News
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After nearly seven hours of testimony at the Forest Town Hall last Thursday, opponents and supporters of a proposed industrial wind farm in that community could agree on only one thing.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - New Richmond News - News
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