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Minnesota River not endangered by Big Stone II

Mercury emissions will be reduced and 30-year-old pumping restrictions will remain in place

"Because American Rivers and CURE blame plans for Big Stone II for the Minnesota River being “endangered,” [here are] our thoughts on the two issues raised: mercury and Big Stone Lake level. "

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			Minnesota River not endangered by Big Stone II
			Conservation and renewables are not a reliable, economical substitute for Big Stone II
			Shedding light on Big Stone Lake levels and mercury emissions
			Big Stone II will allow smooth transition to reducing carbon footprint
			The regional transmission grid needs Big Stone II
			We welcome dialog on the Big Stone II Project
			Big Stone II will help bridge the electricity gap
			We're committed to reduce mercury emissions
			Wind energy is not a substitute for baseload generation
			Letter omitted important facts about power companies' plans and resources
			Area wind development depends on reliable coal plants
			Careful planning will lead to little impact on water resources
			Facts show the plant and transmission ARE needed.
			Big Stone II: Clean and environmentally responsible
			25 by 25:  Who will provide the remaining 75 percent?
			Response to Sioux Falls Argus Leader article
			No more mercury!
			Sobering statistics show demand for electricity growing
			Response to Star Farmer News letter
			Response to Kerhoven Banner article
			Minnesota’s Next Generation Energy Act of 2007 thoughtfully addresses climate change and impending shortage of electricity
			Response to Sioux Falls Argus Leader guest column
			You have my word on it
			Flexible water usage plan will protect Big Stone Lake
			Because I live here too . . .
			Issue has two sides - Watertown Public Opinion
			Reduce emissions using a balanced approach
			Two plants are cleaner than one
			Letter to Minnesota Legislators - 4/16/07
			Response to Minneapolis Star-Tribune editorial - 4/4/2007
			Response to CURE Action Alert
			Ward Uggerud's comments before the Minnesota House Energy Finance and Policy Committee
			New 25-by-25 energy law means MN needs Big Stone II more than ever
			Big Stone II: Carbon-sensitive, carbon prudent
			Big Stone II plan - Balancing economic and environmental needs
			Reason—not hyperbole—must govern debate about mercury
			Setting the record straight - Response to Star Tribune Opinion Exchange
			Critic of Big Stone II project did not tell the whole story
			Project strikes a balance between needs of the environment and energy needs of our customers