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Public works says wind‑farm repower under way; warns of heavy loads and infrastructure risk
Summary
Freeborn County Public Works reported that repower work at the Bent Tree wind farm near Hartland has begun mobilization, with cranes and heavy equipment moving in; staff emphasized monitoring permits and protecting county roads, bridges and culverts and noted repower construction expected in 2027–28.
Public Works briefed the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners April 21 that repower activity on the existing Bent Tree wind farm near Hartland has moved into active mobilization and that staff are coordinating permits and road protections.
"Work is starting. They're moving cranes as we speak," Public Works staff said, noting road restrictions and signage were put in place during the week and that driveway…
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