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New details revealed about closure and conversion of Allen S. King power plant
Xcel Energy’s plans for the next fifteen years include removing Oak Park Heights facility and using solar power to replace its energy production.
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River reservoir will be lowered to allow dam repair
Work could affect boating near St. Croix Falls until end of July.
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Details emerge about future of King Plant
Xcel Energy explains latest plans for power plant along the lower river after 2028 closure.
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Xcel Energy to begin temporary drawdown of St. Croix Falls Flowage
Power company lowering water levels behind dam to repair damage from recent flooding.
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Xcel Energy grant supports river education program
Wild Rivers Conservancy receives funding to help more kids connect with the St. Croix.
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Xcel Energy will shut down King Plant six months each year
By only operating the plant during peak seasons, the company will save money and reduce climate change impacts.
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Documents show how power company decided to donate St. Croix River lands
Archives tell a story of protecting a river loved by many in the mid-20th century.
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Peregrine falcon chicks hatch on Bayport nest camera
Birds of prey are now busy feeding their young as the babies grow rapidly.
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Xcel Energy announces plan to close St. Croix River power plant
Allen S. King Plant near Bayport will be retired as utility company moves toward renewable, carbon-free energy sources.
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Alarm test scheduled at Namekagon River dam
Test on April 1 will broadcast sirens and a warning message that would warn people about a dam failure that could cause flooding downstream.
