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Complaint: Ice From Freeborn Co. Wind Turbine Hit Semi

ABC 6 News|Feb 23, 2018
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Spokesperson Justin Foss said someone reported ice from a turbine on the Bent Tree Wind Farm hitting a semi-truck on Highway 13.  The farm is located in Hartland.


Alliant Energy shut down some of its turbines on a Freeborn County wind farm after receiving a complaint. 

Spokesperson Justin Foss said someone reported ice from a turbine on the Bent Tree Wind Farm hitting a semi-truck on Highway 13.  The farm is located in Hartland.

Allaint Energy continues to investigate after a complaint Thursday.

A few turbines remained shut-down Friday and workers are continuing to monitoring weather conditions for wind and ice.

Workers will be at the wind farm on Friday to inspect the turbines and investigate.


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