Itasca County looks toward a coal-free economy

Minnesota has a goal to move toward 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040.

That will have significant impacts on certain parts of the state where coal plays a major part in the economy — like Itasca County.

So, how are people in this part of northern Minnesota adapting?

Itasca County Commissioner John Johnson spoke about how the county is planning for the transition.

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