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Wind farms and the density question

Are wind farms in (relatively) densely populated areas like Goodhue County, Minnesota, doomed to run into fierce opposition from residents?

By Ken Paulman . 30 June 2011
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We bet you can’t guess which states rely most on wind and solar power

The share of power generated by wind and solar exceeded 30% in over a dozen states in 2025, which was a banner year for renewables even amid Trump’s attacks.

By Dan McCarthy . 8 May 2026
Wind

Vestas has a new way to keep wind turbine blades out of the dump

The Danish turbine manufacturer is among a growing group of companies working to repurpose and recycle turbine blades as wind energy expands.

By Maria Gallucci . 16 February 2023
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Minnesota regulators approve Goodhue wind permit

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved a certificate of need and a conditional site permit for a controversial wind farm project on Thursday.

By Ken Paulman . 30 June 2011
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Wind's 'modular' advantage over power plants

A Northwestern University professor says because wind power investments can be built up gradually over time, they may have a potential advantage over large, conventional power plants.

17 April 2012
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Wind turbines kill too many birds and bats. How can we make them safer?

As wind power grows around the world, so does the threat turbines pose to wildlife. From simple fixes to high-tech solutions, researchers are finding ways to reduce the toll.

By Katarina Zimmer . 2 January 2024
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Wisconsin Realtors prompted Walker’s wind restrictions

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has declared his state "Open for Business." So why is he proposing draconian regulations on the state's growing wind industry?
Photo by Wisconsin Politics via Creative Commons

By Kari Lydersen . 24 January 2011
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Live webcast of Goodhue Wind hearing

This morning at 9:30 a.m., we'll host a live webcast of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission hearing on the Goodhue Wind project.

By Ken Paulman . 29 June 2011
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How a tiny Texas town is using wind energy to help out senior citizens

A wonky tax deal with wind companies means more food and medical resources for older residents of “The Biggest Little Town in the World."

By Bekah Stolhandske McNeel . 17 March 2026
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Biden administration seeks to pave the way for 4.6GW of offshore wind off California’s coast

A plan to offer leases by 2022 is only the first of many steps to enable West Coast floating wind turbine farms.

By Jeff St. John . 27 May 2021