Leaks from Minnesota nuclear power plant raise safety fears across US

The Xcel Energy Monticello nuclear generating plant is shown in Monticello, Minnesota. Photograph: Carlos Gonzalez/AP

In December, Janica Jammes started a microgreens business in the basement of her home in Big Lake, Minnesota, just across the river from Xcel Energy’s nuclear plant in Monticello.

At least once each day, she uses water from her well to nourish the plant trays. She delivers her product to customers within a 10-mile radius and says the business has been a success.