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Interactive: See how wind farms spread east across Kansas over the past 20 years

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Wind Farms in Kansas

What largely started on the windy plains of western Kansas continues to migrate east, bringing turbines closer to population centers. The Sunflower State’s growing wind farm business has brought money to landowners and reduced the state’s reliance on coal. But that doesn’t mean everyone is happy.

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This story was originally published October 24, 2021 at 4:30 AM.

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The Kansas City Star
Neil Nakahodo is a graphic artist at The Kansas City Star. He’s been with the company for over 20 years, producing illustrations, graphics and videos.
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Wind Farms in Kansas

What largely started on the windy plains of western Kansas continues to migrate east, bringing turbines closer to population centers. The Sunflower State’s growing wind farm business has brought money to landowners and reduced the state’s reliance on coal. But that doesn’t mean everyone is happy.

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