La Crosse County Board Opposes Power Lines–Resolution Passes!

La Crosse, Tribune – La Crosse, WI By BETSY BLOOM The La Crosse County Board on Thursday formally opposed two proposed high-voltage power line projects that would route through the county. There isn’t a need for this line,” said Supervisor Marilyn Pedretti, who introduced the resolution objecting to the CapX2020 and American Transmission Company 345-kilovolt [...]

Residents in WI & MN strengthen opposition to CapX2020 power line

Important overview clarifications from four recent articles/TV segments: 1. The utilities admitted that people were missed in the notification process (per Tim Carlsgaard of Xcel) – They are now putting the blame on counties, who they claim provided them with the lists. Xcel/Carlsgaard attacks counties, saying the problem in notification lies in the counties… in [...]

CETF’s Opposition to CapX2020: National News

The Associated Press has just run the St. Paul Pioneer Press’ recent story about the growing opposition, by CETF and others, to the CapX2020 powerline project being pushed by Excel Energy, Great River Energy, Dairyland, et al.  That’s right, this is now a national story, already picked up by several news outlets including the Chicago [...]

News coverage of the La Crescent CapX resolution

The La Crescent city council’s passage of a CapX2020 resolution was covered in the Rochester Post-Bulletin and the Houston County News.

Judge orders extension of public comment period

CETF has requested that the public comment period be extended until after the evidentiary hearings are completed, and Judge Heydinger has granted the request (the order is here). Keep sending those letters. You now have until September 26. Need a little help? Read this post and these sample letters for ideas. Honorable Judge Beverly Jones [...]

La Crescent Powerline Forum, Thursday, July 31

Minnesota State Representative Ken Tschumper (DFL – Houston and Fillmore counties) is hosting a community information forum on high voltage power lines Thursday, July 31, 7pm at the La Crescent American Legion. Learn about the power companies’ proposal to run high voltage power lines where you live, and how this relates to your health, your [...]

Write letters to Judge Heydinger

Your opinion matters! If you haven’t already done so, please consider writing a letter to Judge Beverly Heydinger, stating your concerns about the CapX powerline project. It’s crucial that great numbers of us let Judge Heydinger know why the project is not right for Minnesota at this time. Whether your concerns are about the environment, [...]

Energy for Minnesota, by Minnesotans

When we send money to foreign countries to buy nearly 70 percent of the oil we use every day, they build new skyscrapers and we lose jobs. When we spend that money building solar arrays and windmills, we build competitive industries and gain jobs here at home. — from a recent speech by Al Gore [...]

Public Hearings Testimony

Both public hearings in Lakeville yesterday (2008-06-26) were well-attended and informative. Many citizens testified, with an overwhelming majority expressing opposition to CapX2020. We’ve collected a few of the written testimonies here. Atina Diffley Bev Topp Brian Budenski Jeff Otto Jill Olstad Kathleen Doran-Norton Laura Frerichs Martin Diffley If you submitted written testimony, or have some [...]

Stoked for the Public Hearings!

The barn dance and energizer event last night was a blast! The turnout was great; the Prairie Creek Group rocked; Paula, George, et al, educated, inspired, and motivated us all to speak out at the public hearings this week. CapX2020 affects you and profits them, and they want you to pay for it. Your chance [...]