Bill to expand nuclear facility advances

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2003

A Minnesota House committee approved a bill to expand nuclear waste storage at a facility next to the Prairie Island Indian Community.

The tribe opposes the presence of the facility but recently settled with Xcel Energy, the operators. The tribe will receive upwards of $50 million during the duration of the nuclear plant.

Get the Story:
House panel approves bill for more nuclear waste storage (The Minneapolis Star Tribune 3/26)

Relevant Links:
Prairie Island Mdewakanton Dakota Tribe - http://www.prairieisland.org
Xcel Energy - http://www.xcelenergy.com

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