Turbines grew up in California, won't spin in Minn.

For those who suspect residents in places like Minnesota of embellishment when it comes to their tales of bitterly cold winter weather, consider this: even some wind turbines, it seems, cannot bear it....

But the 12 turbines in question, each 20 years old, spent their earlier years twirling in California.

link: When Windmills Don’t Spin, People Expect Some Answers - NYTimes.com