LETTER TO THE EDITOR We can't trust Tom Tiffany to oppose 765-kilovolt transmission line | Dennis Dankert From the 13 letter writers sound off on a proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line in Wisconsin series Sep 24, 2026 Sep 24, 2026 Updated Sep 30, 2026 × Following along as State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands draws a cartoon about tariffs. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Should plans for 765-kilovolt transmission line in Wisconsin move forward? Midcontinent Grid Solutions would like to construct a 765-kilovolt transmission line in Wisconsin. kAmx C646?E=J 2EE6?565 2 E@H? 92== >66E:?8 :? (:D4@?D:? s6==D 23@FE E96 AC@A@D65 fed\<:=@G@=E EC2?D>:DD:@? =:?6 4FEE:?8 2 D42C E9C@F89 E96 sC:7E=6DD pC62[ @?6 @7 E96 >@DE :>A@CE2?E 86@=@8:42= EC62DFC6D :? (:D4@?D:? 2?5 }@CE9 p>6C:42[ 5C:G6? 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Watch Now: Phil Hands draws his latest cartoon about tariffs terrorizing farmers Following along as State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands draws a cartoon about tariffs. What’s next for contentious southern Wisconsin power line project The project is facing pushback from its potential neighbors and state and local leaders. Should plans for 765-kilovolt transmission line in Wisconsin move forward? Midcontinent Grid Solutions would like to construct a 765-kilovolt transmission line in Wisconsin.
Should plans for 765-kilovolt transmission line in Wisconsin move forward? Midcontinent Grid Solutions would like to construct a 765-kilovolt transmission line in Wisconsin.
Watch Now: Phil Hands draws his latest cartoon about tariffs terrorizing farmers Following along as State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands draws a cartoon about tariffs.Â
What’s next for contentious southern Wisconsin power line project The project is facing pushback from its potential neighbors and state and local leaders.
Should plans for 765-kilovolt transmission line in Wisconsin move forward? Midcontinent Grid Solutions would like to construct a 765-kilovolt transmission line in Wisconsin.