ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s request today to expand its operation and storage of nuclear waste at the plant at Red Wing.
Environmental backers spoke against the measure at the lengthy hearing today in St. Paul. The city of Red Wing also opposed it, saying they need additional money from the utility, because they don’t have adequate resources to provide an emergency response in case of an accident at the plant. The PUC directed the Red Wing officials to make their request to the Minnesota Legislature for funding.