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Excel Energy updates Rolette County on wind-tower project; offers road-repair reimbursement
Summary
Excel Energy reported progress on a Rolette County wind-tower project and proposed the county handle repairs to impacted roads with Excel reimbursing costs; sign-off on road issues expected in spring 2026.
Grant Wilson, regional construction manager for Excel Energy, presented a progress report on the county's wind-tower project and acknowledged concerns about the condition of some county roads used during construction. Wilson proposed that Rolette County contract to repair the affected roads while Excel Energy would reimburse the county for those costs.
Wilson told the board that issues and final sign-off would be addressed in spring 2026. Commissioner Henry LaRocque relayed specific concerns about road conditions and the board reserved decision on whether to accept the proposed reimbursement arrangement until more detailed sign-off information is available.
