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State launching study to determine whether to lift moratorium on new nuclear power plants
By Cory Knudsen at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 7 min read
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State launching study to determine whether to lift moratorium on new nuclear power plants
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Key takeaway “We have the nuclear waste sitting right next door to us,” said Grant Johnson, tribal council president for the Prairie Island Indian Community.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The state's study on lifting the moratorium on new nuclear power plants has significant implications for Minneapolis and the surrounding metro area. As the study begins, Minneapolis residents will be watching closely to see how the potential expansion of nuclear power could impact the region's energy landscape. The city's proximity to the Prairie Island Indian Community, which has lived with nuclear waste storage for decades, means that any decisions made about nuclear power will have a direct impact on neighboring communities. The study's findings will also be closely tied to the city's own energy goals and initiatives, as Minneapolis works to reduce its carbon footprint and meet its sustainability targets. As the study gets underway, Minneapolis residents can expect a lively debate about the role of nuclear power in the state's energy future and how it will affect the local community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 7 min
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