State okays large wind farm to be built near Philip

The Public Utilities Commission has granted a permit to Philip Wind Partners LLC to build a wind turbine farm in Haakon County which will be the largest in the state.

The company behind the project said it will span 68,300 acres — that’s over 100 square miles — and generate 333 megawatts of energy. The $750 million project includes up to 87 turbines.

“The applicant has proven they are entitled to th…