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Prairie Island, Minn.

Slideshow: The Prairie Island nuclear facility

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Security is tight before entering the plant
Before entering the plant, vehicles are thoroughly searched by security personnel. They are also checked for any radioactive materials.
MPR Photo/Steve Mullis
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Prairie Island Indian Community
Posie Johnson's house sits directly across the road from power line tower.
MPR Photo/Steve Mullis
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Security is tight before entering the plant
Before entering the plant, vehicles are thoroughly searched by security personnel. They are also checked for any radioactive materials.
MPR Photo/Steve Mullis
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Examining the car
A security guard examines the car inside and out for anything that may be a danger to the facility.
MPR Photo/Steve Mullis