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Yankton County Planning & Zoning Commission to Hear Wind Power Update

Yankton County Planning & Zoning Commission to Hear Wind Power Update

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The Yankton County Planning & Zoning Commission will hear a presentation on wind power at their February meeting.

Yankton County Commissioner Cheri Loest says there is the potential for more wind power production in the area….

Loest says the legislature has a bill to extend the review time for new wind power projects…

Loest says those concerned with wind power development should check what the Public Utilities Commission requires and compare it to county zoning ordinances….

The Prevailing Wind Project to the west will be building power lines into Yankton County to connect with existing substations.

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