Xcel to temporarily shut down Monticello plant after tritium leak continues
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Xcel Energy says it will power down its Monticello nuclear power plant after the utility discovered more radioactive tritium leaking into groundwater. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
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