Coal-Fired Plant Closing, State Of The Union

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Heard On The Morning Show
President Donald Trump
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, April 27, 2017. Evan Vucci/AP Photo

We discuss the upcoming closure of a coal-fired plant near La Crosse and what it says about the shifting landscape of energy production in Wisconsin. Then, we recap and provide analysis of President Trump’s third State of the Union address.

Featured in this Show

  • Dairyland Power Expected To Close Coal-Fired Plant

    Dairyland Power Cooperative plans to close a coal-fired plant near La Crosse by the end of 2021. This decision comes as construction was just approved to build a $700 million natural gas plant in Superior. A reporter explains why the decision was made and how it is expected to impact about 80 workers.

  • State Of The Union Recap

    A political reporter brings us highlights and analysis of President Trump’s third State of the Union address.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Chris Hubbuch Guest
  • Russell Berman Guest