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Morton County approves Longspur Wind Project special‑use permit with conditions
Summary
Morton County Commission voted unanimously Nov. 25 to approve Minnesota Power’s special‑use permit for the Longspur Wind Project (about 26,000 acres) subject to four conditions, including a prohibition on development within Residential zoning and a county‑approved road use agreement prior to construction.
The Morton County Commission voted Nov. 25 to grant Minnesota Power a special‑use permit for the Longspur Wind Project, a proposed wind energy conversion facility on about 26,000 acres across several townships in Morton County. Commissioner Zachmeier moved the approval; Commissioner Tokach seconded and the motion carried on a roll‑call vote with all members present voting aye.
The commission found the project complies with the county’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan (citing future land use policy FLU 1.5 and Table 1 zoning compatibility) and with Section 5‑180 of the Morton County Land Use Code, and approved the…
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