Groundbreaking takes place for large I-94 construction project from Albertville to Monticello
Many Minnesota lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, kicked off construction on the "I-94 Gap Project" with a groundbreaking ceremony Friday.
Highway 25 bridge work in Monticello begins July 8, delays expected
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says work begins today on the Highway 25 bridge that will “have major traffic impacts" through late October.
Xcel Energy fined $14K for excess storage of radioactive water at Monticello plant without permit
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Xcel Energy for exceeding storage tank capacity without a permit while cleaning up radioactive water that leaked at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant last year.
Monticello nuclear power plant approved to operate through 2040
Xcel Energy’s Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant received approval Thursday to continue operating through 2040.
Xcel Energy to build barrier at Monticello plant to keep radioactive material from river
"Constructing the barrier wall is another step the company is taking to try and ensure that the small amount of tritium still present in the groundwater remains within the plant boundaries and can be safely recovered, stored and reused on site," Xcel Energy said in a statement.
Xcel Energy leak: City of Monticello learned of tritium in days, not weeks
The City of Monticello learned about elevated levels of tritium near the Xcel Energy nuclear plant three months earlier than city officials have acknowledged publicly, according to emails obtained from a public records request.
Xcel Energy leak: ‘Fish kill’ caused by temperature change in Mississippi River
Xcel Energy announced a temperature-related “fish kill" in the Mississippi River caused by the temporary shutdown of its Monticello nuclear power plant to fix a radioactive water leak.
Monticello residents question Xcel Energy spill details at public meeting
In November, Xcel Energy's nuclear plant in Monticello leaked 400,000 gallons of water containing Tritium, a radioactive by-product, but the utility only told the public last week.
Xcel nuclear plant leak: Minneapolis' plan if tritium leak gets to Mississippi River
The City of Minneapolis is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on a plan in the event the tritium leak from the Xcel Energy nuclear plant in Monticello makes its way into the Mississippi River, which is the source of the city's drinking water.
Xcel Energy’s plan to fix leak at Monticello nuclear plant
Xcel Energy announced its plan to take the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant offline to make permanent repairs after two tritium water leaks were reported.
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Monticello nuclear plant leak: Xcel Energy officials provide update [RAW]
Officials on Friday, March 24, provided an update after Xcel Energy said it was shutting down its nuclear power plant in Monticello after a second leak.
Xcel to power down Monticello nuclear plant after new contaminated water leak
Xcel Energy is working to power down the Monticello nuclear power plant on Friday to make repairs after a new leak of radioactive water was reported this week.
Radioactive water leaks at Monticello plant for second time
Xcel Energy is working to power down the Monticello nuclear power plant on Friday to make repairs after a new leak of radioactive water was reported this week. Officials will be holding a meeting for the public starting at 10 a.m. on Friday.
Federal regulators visit Monticello, one week following news of nuclear reactor leak
Federal regulators doubled down on the public notification process, following a leak at the Monticello power plant in November.
Federal regulators visit Monticello, one week following news of nuclear reactor leak
After concerns sparked by the leak of water containing a radioactive isotope at the nuclear power plant, officials held a public meeting on Wednesday in Monticello to discuss the situation.
Minnesota nuclear plant leak didn’t require public notice: Regulators
Minnesota regulators knew four months ago that radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn’t announce anything about the leak until this week.
Radioactive leak at Monticello nuclear power plant; Xcel Energy cleaning it up
Xcel Energy is cleaning up a leak at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant after 400,000 gallons of water contaminated with radioactive tritium leaked from pipes at the plant.
Monticello radioactive water leak: Officials say no need for public alarm
Xcel Energy is cleaning up a leak at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant after 400,000 gallons of water contaminated with radioactive tritium leaked from pipes at the plant.
Motorist drives into Monticello Community Center, no injuries reported
No one was hurt, and the Monticello Community Center will reopen on Friday.
Teen charged with attempted murder for shooting at Monticello compost site
A teen has been charged with attempted murder after a man was found shot at a compost site at a park in Monticello, Minnesota this week.