Xcel Energy demolished the long-standing Minnesota Valley Generating Plant in Granite Falls, Minnesota on Thursday, Oct. 27. The coal-powered plant provided energy for the region for decades, but the company said its move to "new, cleaner energy technologies" prompted the decision to retire and demolish the building. READ MORE: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/xcel-energy-demolishes-granite-falls-coal-power-plant/89-f83b6f45-7906-4616-8528-9d734343d4fc Welcome to the KARE 11 News YouTube channel. Subscribe to our channel for compelling and dramatic storytelling, award-winning investigations, breaking news and information you can use. Text your photos, videos and news tips to 763-797-7215. » Subscribe to KARE 11 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KARE11?s... » Watch more KARE 11 video: https://www.youtube.com/user/KARE11/v... » Visit KARE11.com: http://www.kare11.com/ » Download our app! https://www.kare11.com/appredirect/ » Find KARE 11 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KARE11/ » Follow KARE 11 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kare11 » Follow KARE 11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kare11/