Indigenous, historic preservation groups object to wind project near Jeffers Petroglyphs
The Jeffers Petroglyphs site in southwestern Minnesota is sacred to Indigenous people. A wind farm and solar project would diminish the integrity of its “historic and sacred features,” the Minnesota Historical Society argues. ...After hearing the complaints, Apex moved the wind turbines nearest to the petroglyphs from just over 2 miles to 5.2 miles away. But the historical society and the tribes want an 8-mile buffer, and they object to Apex's decision to significantly raise the height of the turbines along with the move.