Minnesota Independent

Franken, Bachmann talk nuclear power post-tsunami

By Andy Birkey | 03.17.11 | 7:34 am

The Minnesota Legislature is debating lifting a moratorium on new nuclear power plants in the state while the world watches a nuclear crisis in Japan following one of the largest earthquakes and tsunamis in modern history. Both Sen. Al Franken and Rep. Michele Bachmann weighed in on the safety of nuclear power, and the two politicians, diametrically opposed on most issues, both said roughly the same thing: Proceed but with caution.

Walz, Paulsen join calls to lift Minnesota’s nuclear moratorium

By Andy Birkey | 03.03.11 | 9:07 am

DFL Rep. Tim Walz and Republican Rep. Erik Paulsen (pictured) have joined together to urge Gov. Mark Dayton to sign a bill that would lift Minnesota’s moratorium on new nuclear power plants. The moratorium repeal is currently in conference committee after passing the House and is likely to end up on Dayton’s desk this legislative session.

Franken backs nuclear power as Legislature mulls more plants

By Andy Birkey | 01.20.11 | 9:34 am

Sen. Al Franken told the Rochester Post-Bulletin that he has changed his mind on nuclear power due to a conversation with former Vice President Al Gore. Nuclear power has become a hot topic in Minnesota politics as legislators, mainly Republicans, look to lift the ban on new nuclear power plant construction. That plan has already passed one committee in the Minnesota House.

Michele Bachmann would “welcome” a new nuclear power plant in the 6th CD

By Karl Bremer | 08.22.08 | 1:12 pm

First it was the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) that Congresswoman Michele Bachmann claimed was the “most perfect place on the planet to drill” for oil. Now, the overnight energy expert has declared that she would “welcome” another…