Don’t let the words “solar farm” or “green energy” fool you. The Ten Mile Creek proposed project is a power plant that just happens to use solar panels to create energy. This doesn’t mean it should be scrutinized any less. The infrastructure and all of the accessories that come withContinue Reading
We are at a critical moment. At the last Community Development Committee Meeting on July 22, 2025 the Government Center was filled with residents concerned about the joint development agreement (JDA) with Xcel Energy, for their proposed Ten Mile Creek Solar Industrial Complex. The residents not only spoke up butContinue Reading
The Joint Development Agreement (JDA) draft between Xcel Energy and St. Croix County for the Ten Mile Creek Solar Complex has been made public. Xcel is proposing to construct and operate a solar panel electrical generating facility up to 650 megawatts. This would cover 5,000 acres, about 8 square miles,Continue Reading
It’s been posted at the Government Center, a notice of a possible quorum with the Board of Supervisors. Here is what it says: “A possible quorum of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors will be meeting to tour the Xcel Energy Sherco Solar Facility on July 14, 2025, atContinue Reading
If you’ve ever looked at a solar panel and thought, “Looks like a fancy sheet of glass soaking up some sunshine,” you’re not alone. That tidy rectangle gleaming in a pasture or bolted to a barn roof sure gives off an air of simplicity. But here’s the thing, solar panelsContinue Reading
What a great turn out we had at the St. Croix County Community Development meeting on June 19th, 2025. Many residents made great public comments at the beginning of the meeting. Among them was John VanDyk, the Town of Erin Prairie board chairman of 24 years, who spoke about theContinue Reading
🚨 Save the Date: St. Croix County’s Most Important Meeting Yet – June 19, 2025 at 5:00PM St. Croix County residents: your voice is urgently needed. A pivotal decision is on the horizon regarding the proposed Xcel Energy Ten Mile Creek Solar Project and the outcome could change the futureContinue Reading
On June 4, 2025 Xcel Energy released a map of the proposed Ten Mile Creek solar project leased acres in Town of Erin Prairie and Town of Hammond. This is only phase 1 of the project. They would start with 300 megawatts of solar generated energy but in phase 2Continue Reading
A note form the editor: Published below is a copy of the public memorandum written by Rob Dooley, the CEO of St. Croix Electric Cooperative. -Hannah Goette TO: St. Croix Interested Parties FROM: Rob Dooley, President/CEO – St. Croix Electric Cooperative DATE: March 18. 2025 RE: SCEC Response to localContinue Reading
