Xcel Energy looking to store more nuclear waste in Prairie Island Generating Plant

(WDAY Radio) -- The state of Minnesota has begun a review to determine if Xcel Energy should get additional space to store nuclear material at its Prairie Island Generating Plant. 

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission says it has completed Xcel's application for additional dry cask storage at the plant, kicking off the environmental review process.  The Minnesota Commerce Department will hold two hearings next week to determine the scope of that review.

 A virtual hearing will be held Wednesday, while an in-person hearing will be held Thursday in Red Wing.