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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monticello Middle School student discovers talent for painting
A seventh-grader at Monticello Middle School started a new business after discovering a talent and passion for painting during the pandemic.
A seventh-grader at Monticello Middle School started a new business after discovering a talent and passion for painting during the pandemic.
Deputies: Man dies from self-inflicted gunshot after I-94 police chase
A police chase along I-94 west of the Twin Cities metro on Monday afternoon ended when deputies say a man took his own life.
A police chase along I-94 west of the Twin Cities metro on Monday afternoon ended when deputies say a man took his own life.
Donated all-terrain wheelchair lets people explore Monticello corn maze
A few years ago when Zeke Berg saw a kid in a wheelchair trying to navigate the corn maze at his farm, Fresh Acres, he reached out to a local all-terrain wheelchair retailer that offered to donate a chair for the fall season.
A few years ago when Zeke Berg saw a kid in a wheelchair trying to navigate the corn maze at his farm, Fresh Acres, he reached out to a local all-terrain wheelchair retailer that offered to donate a chair for the fall season.
Donated all-terrain wheelchair lets people explore Monticello corn maze
A few years ago when Zeke Berg saw a kid in a wheelchair trying to navigate the corn maze at his farm, Fresh Acres, he reached out to a local all-terrain wheelchair retailer that offered to donate a chair for the fall season.
A few years ago when Zeke Berg saw a kid in a wheelchair trying to navigate the corn maze at his farm, Fresh Acres, he reached out to a local all-terrain wheelchair retailer that offered to donate a chair for the fall season.
State Patrol: Man standing on I-94 in Monticello struck, killed by passing pickup truck
A 23-year-old Buffalo, Minnesota man was struck and killed by a pickup truck on Interstate 94 in Monticello late Wednesday night.
A 23-year-old Buffalo, Minnesota man was struck and killed by a pickup truck on Interstate 94 in Monticello late Wednesday night.
Bicyclist killed in crash in Monticello, Minnesota
Authorities are investigating a crash that left a bicyclist dead Monday in Monticello, Minnesota.
Authorities are investigating a crash that left a bicyclist dead Monday in Monticello, Minnesota.