Itasca County looks toward a coal-free economy

Minnesota has a goal to move toward 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040.That will have significant impacts on certain parts of the state where coal plays a major part in the economy — like Itasca County.So, how are people in this part of northern Minnesota adapting?Itasca County Commissioner John Johnson spoke about how the county is planning for the transition.Click play on the audio player above to listen to this episode or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.