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1. Interview with Matthew and Gloria Woida, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Sauk Centre Township, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Woida, Gloria; Woida, Matthew
- Date Created:
- 1979-02-13
- Description:
- Biographical Information: The Woidas were farmers and powerline opponents from Sauk Centre in Stearns County. Subjects discussed: Learning about the powerline project. Effect of the line on farm-placement of tower and position of line; spraying; irrigation; safety. The opposition-concerns of; involvement in; role of outside protesters in; effectiveness of. Working within the cooperative structure. Electricity-conservation; increased need; alternative methods for farmers; underground wiring; future problems with resources. Routing of line-alternative routes; wildlife land given priority. The role of and working with the media. Confrontations-with surveyors; arrests; lawsuits. Compensation by the utilities-easement; annual payment. Involvement of Governor Perpich. Mediation sessions. Costs resulting from the project-vandalism; hiring security quards; to citizens. Clean-up after the line. State government-relationship with utilities; legislators; views of working within the system. Coal mining. How controversy could have been avoided. Leadership role. Impact of lawsuits on opposition. Relationship of Indian movement and the powerline controversy. Iowa Coal scam. Public awareness of controversy.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
2. Interview with Matthew and Gloria Woida, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Sauk Centre Township, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Woida, Gloria; Woida, Matthew
- Date Created:
- 1979-02-13
- Description:
- Biographical Information: The Woidas were farmers and powerline opponents from Sauk Centre in Stearns County. Subjects discussed: Learning about the powerline project. Effect of the line on farm-placement of tower and position of line; spraying; irrigation; safety. The opposition-concerns of; involvement in; role of outside protesters in; effectiveness of. Working within the cooperative structure. Electricity-conservation; increased need; alternative methods for farmers; underground wiring; future problems with resources. Routing of line-alternative routes; wildlife land given priority. The role of and working with the media. Confrontations-with surveyors; arrests; lawsuits. Compensation by the utilities-easement; annual payment. Involvement of Governor Perpich. Mediation sessions. Costs resulting from the project-vandalism; hiring security quards; to citizens. Clean-up after the line. State government-relationship with utilities; legislators; views of working within the system. Coal mining. How controversy could have been avoided. Leadership role. Impact of lawsuits on opposition. Relationship of Indian movement and the powerline controversy. Iowa Coal scam. Public awareness of controversy.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
3. Interview with Kenneth Wald, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project
- Creator:
- Wald, Kenneth
- Date Created:
- 1978-03-24
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Wald received his master's degree in forestry. Immediately upon obtaining his degree, he began working as a environmental use planner for the State Department of Natural Resources. Subjects discussed: Background. Environmental Impact Statement-400+ line; how it was prepared. Controversy over charge of farmland as lesser priority than wildlife lands in routing of line. Route recommendation. Public hearings. Reasons for controversy occurring.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
4. Interview with Peter Vanderpoel, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project
- Creator:
- Vanderpoel, Peter
- Date Created:
- 1978-03-17
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Vanderpoel was an editorial writer and reporter for the Minneapolis Tribune and the St. Paul papers before becoming the director for the State Planning and Agency and Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. Subjects discussed: Role as State Planning Agency director and Environmental Quality Board director. Process for siting a line. Initial involvement with the Cooperative-United project. Cooperative-United project and Certificate of Need. Public hearings. Citizen's Committee. Routing of line-decision making process in determining route; issue over lack of priority in routing on prime agricultural land; alternative routes. Consideration of alternative energy sources-coal; underground lines. Health and safety. Science court. Environmental Quality Board-effectiveness; public image; lawsuits. Role of media. Powerline controversy-reasons for occurring; outcome; impact on future line sitings.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
5. Interview with Alice Tripp, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Belgrade, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Tripp, Alice
- Date Created:
- 1977-12-06
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Tripp was a farmer from Belgrade in Stearns County. She was a protest leader and a candidate for Governor in 1978. Subjects discussed: Learning about the powerline project. Involvement in Keep Towers Out, Counties United for a Rural Environment, States United for a Rural Environment, and Coalition of Rural Environmental Groups. Reasons for the opposition-routing of line; health and safety concerns. Working with state government-personnel; Governor Perpich; legislators. Hearing process. Citizen's advisory committee. Underground wiring as alternative. Lawsuits. Mediation sessions. Confrontations. Energy needs for the future.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
6. Interview with The Rev. Elmer Torborg, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Sauk Centre Township, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Torborg, The Reverend Elmer
- Date Created:
- 1978-01-04
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Torborg was a Catholic priest and the director of the Office of Rural Life in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Subjects discussed: Office of Rural Life. Getting involved in powerline issue. Science court. Role in parish. Tesla-work of; relationship of powerline and Tesla's ideas. Alfred M. Hubbard and his work. Aalternative energy sources. Lack of government involvement in alternative energy sources. Working with state officials. Rural America meeting in D.C. Effects of controversy on people in the Sauk Centre area. Attitudes toward government. How controversy could have been avoided. Attitudes after the line is built. Day of prayer on capitol steps. Health and safety issues. Future energy needs and resources.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
7. Interview with Paul Tollefson, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Northfield, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Tollefson, Paul
- Date Created:
- 1978-03-20
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Tollefson was a a farmer in Northfield, Minnesota. Subjects discussed: First knowledge of powerline; petition for powerline. Health and safety. As member of the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Problems with 1973 siting laws. Purpose of Citizen's Advisory Committee. Role of Governor Perpich. View of confrontations by opposition. Science court. Impact of controversy on people involved. Future of electricity as energy source. Alternative energy sources. What the result of the powerline controversy will be.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
8. Interview with Roger Strand, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Cyrus, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Strand, Roy E.
- Date Created:
- 1978-02-02
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Strand was raised in Cyrus, Minnesota. He was a farmer in Cyrus and was elected to the state Senate in 1976. Subjects discussed: Background. Initial involvement with powerline project. Pope County's involvement. Corridor selection committee-placing of corridor; placing of line within the corridor. Legislature dealing with public input process-lack of substantive changes; public attitudes toward. Running for office. Moratorium. Health and safety issues. DC vs. AC line. State control over line after it is built. Need for line. Impact on future powerlines. Laws of eminent domain. Personal impact of controversy. Effect on people within Strand's district. Disagreement within the community. State troopers. Resignation of Pope County attorney. Predictions on outcome. Role of Governor's Anderson and Perpich. Responsibility to constituents. Legislation and alternative energy sources.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
9. Interview with Roger Strand, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Cyrus, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Strand, Roy E.
- Date Created:
- 1978-02-02
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Strand was raised in Cyrus, Minnesota. He was a farmer in Cyrus and was elected to the state Senate in 1976. Subjects discussed: Background. Initial involvement with powerline project. Pope County's involvement. Corridor selection committee-placing of corridor; placing of line within the corridor. Legislature dealing with public input process-lack of substantive changes; public attitudes toward. Running for office. Moratorium. Health and safety issues. DC vs. AC line. State control over line after it is built. Need for line. Impact on future powerlines. Laws of eminent domain. Personal impact of controversy. Effect on people within Strand's district. Disagreement within the community. State troopers. Resignation of Pope County attorney. Predictions on outcome. Role of Governor's Anderson and Perpich. Responsibility to constituents. Legislation and alternative energy sources.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
10. Interview with John R. Stone, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Pope County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Stone, John R.
- Date Created:
- 1979-02-21
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Stone was the editor of the Pope County Tribune. Subjects discussed: Background. Pope County Tribune. Coverage of the powerline controversy. Getting information on issues from the cooperatives and the utilities. Effect of reporting on opposition effort. Quality of overall reporting on issue. Determining newsworthy events. Covering confrontations. Sheriff's responsibility in confrontations. Relationship of lawsuit and protesting. Public relations. County attorney's resignation. Tripp campaign. Reporting of damage by cooperatives and cost discrepancies. Difficulty of job as editor in reporting controversy. Impact on people in area. Reasons for controversy. Opposition groups.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
11. Interview with Louis Sieling, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Perham, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Sieling, Louis
- Date Created:
- 1977-05-18
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Sieling was a farmer from Perham, Minnesota and was director of the Lake Region Cooperative Electrical Association.Subjects discussed: Background. Background of Lake Region Co-op. How co-op expanded service. Assessing needs of region. Powerline proposal-general background; AC vs. DC line; routing of line; height of line. Communication vehicle for farmers over line. Energy needs. Infeasibility of underground line. Section lines. Farmer's complaint over lack of input on positioning of line. Routing of line; support rally. what the result of clearing up communication problem might be. Microwave towers. Meeting deadline to get line built. Alternative sources of power. View of current situation.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
12. Interview with Robert Sheldon, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project
- Creator:
- Sheldon, Robert
- Date Created:
- 1979-08-07
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Sheldon was born and raised in Minneapolis. In 1970, he graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in journalism. After graduating, he was the editor of two weekly newspapers and was with Associated Press before becoming state editor of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader in 1971. He went on to be associate editor of the Minnesota Motorist Magazine and became AAA's public relations manager. He was hired as Cooperative Power Association's public relations manager in 1977. Subjects discussed: Background. Status of project upon being hired as public relations manager of CPA. Dealing with Le Seur County suit and southern line. Routing and siting powerline-impact and usefulness of state laws; AC vs. DC line; towers; expense and cost to consumer. Development of project-Fallkirk Mining Company; Minnesota vs. North Dakota as plant site. Management study of CPA. Vandalism. Health issues. Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. As public relations manager-initial reaction to situation; steps taken to deal with situation; relationship to management; working with opposition. Science court. Possibility of merging CPA and UPA. CPA's image. Media's handling of events. How problems could have been avoided. Long-term impact on cooperative structure. Personal impact.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
13. Interview with Wayne Schumacher, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Glenwood, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Schumacher, Wayne
- Date Created:
- 1977-05-31
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Schumacher was a farmer in Glenwood, Minnesota. He served as State Representative from District 15a during the 1975-1976 session and served on the Health and Welfare, Higher Education, and Transportation committees. Subjects discussed: Situation upon entering office as state representative in 1974. Handling of hearings. Need for increase in energy. Role as representative. Lack of response to concerns of farmers by utilities and the legislature. Health and safety factors. Impact of issues on area. Reasons for confrontation by opposition. Solution to the powerline issue via court decision. Possible changes in powerline future. Uniqueness of controversy.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
14. Interview with Ed Schrom, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Albany Township, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Schrom, Ed
- Date Created:
- 1978-02-01
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Schrom was a native of Albany, Minnesota, where he lived and owned a farm at the time of the interview. In 1970 he was elected to the State Senate. He served on a number of commissions including Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Labor and Commerce. Subjects discussed: Background. Power Plant Siting Act. Why controversy arose. Eminent domain-validity of; use by utilities. Conflict of role as legislator and stance on controversy. Health hazard issues. Tower placement and section lines. Public hearings. Farm bill. Alternatives to line-coal. Future energy needs. Issue over declaring a moratorium. View of opposition-its tactics; organization of; impact on community. Role of Governor Perpich. Impact of costs of powerline and vandalism for citizens.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
15. Interview with Dennis and Nina H. Rutledge, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Lowry, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Rutledge, Dennis; Rutledge, Nina H.
- Date Created:
- 1977-12-06
- Description:
- Biographical Information: The Rutledges were farmers in Lowry, Minnesota. They were members of the opposition groups Families Are Concerned Too and Save Our Countryside. Subjects discussed: Learning about the powerline project. Becoming involved in the controversy. Involvement with Families Are Concerned Too. Issues in controversy-changes in; section lines; health concerns. Science court. Involvement of legislature-Power Plant Siting Act. Reaction of power cooperatives to opposition. Reasons for confrontations. Governor's Anderson and Perpich. Court involvement. Necessity for line. Power needs-necessity for line; alternatives. Working with the government. Role of the media. Implications of powerline issue for more lines. Living with the powerline.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
16. Interview with Hervey Richardson, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Morris, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Richardson, Hervey
- Date Created:
- 1977-12-07
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Richardson resided in Morris, Minnesota. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Agralite Cooperative board of directors. Subjects discussed: Development of telephone cooperatives. Development of Rural Electrification Administration and involvement. People's inital resistance to electricity in the l930s and '40s. History of Agralite Cooperative. Role as director of Agralite. Input of cooperative members and board of directors. Cooperative procedure to site lines. Views on powerline controversy. Issue over dissemination of information to farmers regarding powerline. Increase in number of lines vs. alternative energy sources. Health and safety issues. Concerns over early powerlines and current ones. Cost and delay concerns for cooperatives regarding energy sources. Future needs for electricity. Usefulness of protest.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
17. Interview with Deborah Pick, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Lowry, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Pick, Deborah
- Date Created:
- 1979-02-13
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Pick was a native of Wisconsin. She moved to Minneapolis in 1975 to attend school and work. While attending school on and off, she taught in special programs for emotionally disturbed children, worked in the theater, and with the tenants union. She became involved in the powerline controversy and moved to Lowry in 1978 to work in the issue full-time. Subjects discussed: Background. Becoming involved in the controversy. Media-image produced regarding issues; newspaper vs. TV coverage; relationship of media to protesters and to utilities. Relationship of current movements to involvement in previous groups. Health and safety issues. North American Coal Co. and realtionship to UPA and CPA. Government Accounting Office investigation and possible recourse for opposition. Cooperative as representative of the people. Routing of line and siting law. Political involvement by opposition. Reactions of residents to outsiders involvement. Role in struggle. Purpose of confrontations. Science court. Legal defense record-court record; decision by jury vs. judge; grand jury investigation; supreme court decision. Security methods instigated. Darrell Mulroy and utilities. Easement compensation. Effect of line on people. Effectiveness of how opposition was organized. Future of powerline controversy. Future energy needs.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
18. Interview with Donald Olson, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project
- Creator:
- Olson, Donald
- Date Created:
- 1978-04-18
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Olson earned a degree from the University of Minnesota in international relations. While he was in graduate school, he became involved in the anti-war movement of the 60s. He was a potter and taught pottery in a neighborhood craft program. He was an opponent and protest organizer of the powerline.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
19. Interview with Wayne Olhoft, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Herman, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Olhoft, Wayne
- Date Created:
- 1977-12-29
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Olhoft was a state Senator from Herman, Minnesota. Subjects discussed: Background. The Power Plant Siting Act-reason for creating; problems with act; amendments. Environmental Quality Board-effectiveness of; role of; responsiveness to public; hearings. Effectiveness of citizen's committees. Eminent domain and land use. Energy situation and alternatives to deal with future. Legislative role in supporting energy alternatives. Effect of controversy on job as Senator. Role of Governors Anderson and Perpich.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
20. Interview with James Nelson, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Grant County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Nelson, James
- Date Created:
- 1977-05-31
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Nelson was born and raised on a farm and at the time of the interview was a farmer in Grant County, Minnesota. After graduating from high school, he earned a undergradute degree in physics at the University of Minnesota and a master's in physics at the University of Pittsburgh. For several years he worked in Massachusetts before returning to farming. Subjects discussed: Background. Learning about the powerline project. Environmental Quality Council-Power Plant Siting Act; impact on utilities; zoning ordinances; corridor study; citizen's advisory committees; hearing process; taping of hearings and transcripts being lost; environmental impact statement; need certificate. Opposition organizations-CARE; individual groups; consolidation of lawsuits; role in organizations; mediation sessions; Governor Perpich's involvement; confrontations with surveyors. Utilities-communicating with; power of board of directors vs. general managers in making decisions; calling the National Guard. Working with legislature. Health issues-ozone levels produced; electric field; induced charge."" Personal impact of controversy. Current situation with judges and the courts. Impact on groups and people involved in controversy. Future of electricity and energy use.""
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
21. Interview with C. David Nelson, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Glenwood, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Nelson, C. David
- Date Created:
- 1977-04-22
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Nelson had been a resident of Glenwood, Minnesota since 1964. He became Pope County attorney in 1966. Subjects discussed: How he became involved in powerline issue. Role in hearings. Sheriff Emmons and enforcement of court order. Calling the national guard. Reasons for confrontations between farmers and utility companies. Impression of present situation. Role of governor. The media.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
22. Interview with John Millhone, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project
- Creator:
- Millhone, John
- Date Created:
- 1978-04-10
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Millhone received his degree in journalism from the University of Missouri in 1950. He was the director of the Iowa Energy Policy Council. In 1975, he was appointed director of the Minnesota Energy Agency. Millhone was also a member of Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. Subjects discussed: Background. Role as director of the Minnesota Energy Agency. First involvement with transmission line. Alternatives to line. Pulbic hearings. Agency's cross-examination of position put forward by utilities. Projection of furture elctricity needs. Court cases. Health and safety factors. Energy Agency and developing alternative energy sources. National energy plan. Minnesota's energy needs. Impact of opposition to 400+ line on other needs; personal impact. Elected vs. appointed officials in being responsive to the public. Reasons for controversy. Role of Governor Perpich. Role of the media.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
23. Interview with Philip O. Martin, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Elk River, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Martin, Philip O.
- Date Created:
- 1978-07-27
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Martin was born and raised on a farm in North Dakota. He served in the Air Force for four years and then attended the University of North Dakota where he received a degree in business administration with a major in accounting. In 1960, he was hired by Rural Cooperative Power Association (later to become United Power Association) as an administrative assistant. He became general manager of UPA in 1972. Subjects discussed: Background. UPA-structure; board of directors; how electricity is generated; Coal Creek Station; powerlines; types of customers and useage. Factors in building line-economics; type of transmission lines; need for energy source. How Mid-Continent Area Power Pool provides energy resources. Possibility of alternative projects. Planning for future needs and alternative energy sources. UPA and promoting use of electrical energy at the generation-transmission level. Public opinion regarding an energy crisis. Regulation of cooperatives in the future. 1973 Power Plant Siting Act-choosing to come under law; routing line and corridor selection; hearing process. Obtaining easements. Powerline controversy-initial realization of problem; why opposition developed; role of outside organizations; health and safety; entry point; eminent domain; dealing with problem; involvement of Governor's Anderson and Perpich; corridor vs. routing process; mediation sessions; science court; confrontations between protestors and surveyors/construction workers; role of media; personal impact; long term implications on cooperatives; current situation; state troopers; and costs due to vandalism.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
24. Interview with Ted V. Lennick, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Lennick, T.V.
- Date Created:
- 1978-09-12
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Lennick was born and raised in Minot, North Dakota. After graduating from high school, he worked for a utility company in the area and then joined the Army where he was a first lieutenant in the artillery. He attended Grand Forks University of North Dakota after returning from the army and received a degree in electical engineering in 1957. He worked for several utilities before joining CPA as an engineer. At the time of the interview he was general manager of CPA. Subjects discussed: Background. CPA-structure; source of power; Coal Creek Project; power useage. The powerline project-the plant; cost; AC vs. DC line; informing public; West Coast trip. Line-safety; alternatives to overhead line. Power Plant Siting Act. Public hearings. Corridor and line routing-eliminating corridor process; exemption of wildlife lands; routing along highway 94; obtaining easements; tower placement. Use of eminent domain-whole farm option; determining value of land and payment. Opposition to the line-reaction to; working with the groups; concerns of opposition; dealing with; vandalism. Status of transmission line and plant. Roles of Governor's Anderson and Perpich. Mediation sessions. Science court. Operation costs and rate increases. Future for utilities-lifeline rates; government involvement; sources of power and research for alternatives; changes in planning future plants and powerlines. Role of the media in portraying the controversy. Impact of controversy on job. Line to Mankato. How project might have been done differently.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories
25. Interview with Carolyn Koudela, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Alexandria, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Koudela, Carolyn
- Date Created:
- 1979-02-21
- Description:
- Biographical Information: Koudela was a farmer from Alexandria, Douglas County. She was president of Save Our Countryside. Subjects discussed: Initial involvement with powerline controversy. Background in community involvement. Learning about the powerline. Save Our Countryside-history of; how it differs from other organizations; finding resources for information on line; communicating with cooperatives and CPA-UPA; membership; role as president. Counties United for a Rural Environment. Working with the media. General Assembly to Stop the Powerline-reason for; structure; organizing. Role of Governor Perpich. Impact of legal system on movement. Status of the line and opposition. General Accounting Office investigation. Impressions of working with state government. Tripp campaign. Women as visible spokespersons in controversy.
- Contributing Institution:
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Type:
- Sound Recording Nonmusical
- Format:
- Oral histories