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Red Wing native to premiere frac sand documentary
Area News
-- Former Red Wing resident Jim Tittle received a call from his mother two years ago that an open-pit frac sand mine was being considered for the Hay Creek bluffs south of the city.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- Former Red Wing resident Jim Tittle received a call from his mother two years ago that an open-pit frac sand mine was being considered for the Hay Creek bluffs south of the city.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Area frac-sand mining is hot topic of concern
Not only did Clifton residents pack the town’s regular August meeting to voice concerns about frac-sand mining, but many Town of Oak Grove residents also showed up to give input.
Monday, August, 13, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Not only did Clifton residents pack the town’s regular August meeting to voice concerns about frac-sand mining, but many Town of Oak Grove residents also showed up to give input.
Monday, August, 13, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Twin Cities conference draws 50 frac sand mining protesters
MINNEAPOLIS — More than 50 people gathered Monday to protest frac sand mining outside a conference on the silica sand resources of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Tuesday, October, 02, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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MINNEAPOLIS — More than 50 people gathered Monday to protest frac sand mining outside a conference on the silica sand resources of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Tuesday, October, 02, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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WE Energies looking to expand into western Wisconsin due to frac-sand
Western Wisconsin News
-- The state’s largest natural gas utility is considering a new pipeline in western Wisconsin, to provide fuel to a growing number of plants that make frac-sand.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Western Wisconsin News
-- The state’s largest natural gas utility is considering a new pipeline in western Wisconsin, to provide fuel to a growing number of plants that make frac-sand.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Dunn County extends frac-sand mining moratorium
Western Wisconsin News
-- A western Wisconsin county is extending a moratorium on frac-sand mining.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Wisconsin News
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Western Wisconsin News
-- A western Wisconsin county is extending a moratorium on frac-sand mining.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Wisconsin News
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New frac-sand processing facility to open in Wabasha
Regional News
-- The planning commission in Wabasha has paved the way for a permanent facility to process $40-million worth of Wisconsin frac-sand each year.
Wednesday, December, 26, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Regional News
-- The planning commission in Wabasha has paved the way for a permanent facility to process $40-million worth of Wisconsin frac-sand each year.
Wednesday, December, 26, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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DNR hearing on porposed frac-sand mine and processing plant in Sparta to be held
Western Wisconsin News
-- State officials will hold a public hearing in Sparta this afternoon on a proposed frac-sand mine and processing plant in that community.
Tuesday, June, 19, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Wisconsin News
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Western Wisconsin News
-- State officials will hold a public hearing in Sparta this afternoon on a proposed frac-sand mine and processing plant in that community.
Tuesday, June, 19, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Wisconsin News
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Letter: Article about frac-sand mining full of false allegations, he says
TO THE EDITOR: The Herald’s Aug. 15 story, “Area frac-sand mining is hot topic of concern,” was full of false allegations.
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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TO THE EDITOR: The Herald’s Aug. 15 story, “Area frac-sand mining is hot topic of concern,” was full of false allegations.
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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Minnesota Legislature News Briefs: Frac-sand opponents call for state-wide moratorium
Minnesota Legislature
-- Opponents of "frac sand" mining in southeastern Minnesota are at the State Capitol today pushing for a two-year moratorium so the state can develop pollution standards.
Tuesday, February, 19, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Minnesota Legislature
-- Opponents of "frac sand" mining in southeastern Minnesota are at the State Capitol today pushing for a two-year moratorium so the state can develop pollution standards.
Tuesday, February, 19, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Frac sand: The magic mineral
Rural Wisconsin is a mix of woods and water, farmscape and small towns--a landscape that is central to why so many choose to live here.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Rural Wisconsin is a mix of woods and water, farmscape and small towns--a landscape that is central to why so many choose to live here.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Red Wing Mayor at center of frac sand fracas
Area News
-- Mayor Dennis Egan will take on his critics Monday evening when he explains to Red Wing residents and the City Council his new role as the Minnesota Industrial Sand Council’s executive director.
Monday, February, 11, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Area News
-- Mayor Dennis Egan will take on his critics Monday evening when he explains to Red Wing residents and the City Council his new role as the Minnesota Industrial Sand Council’s executive director.
Monday, February, 11, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Letter: Frac sand mining threatens road’s attractiveness, he says
TO THE EDITOR: Recently, Hwy. 35, following the Mississippi River south from Prescott, was featured in local news due to a Huffington Post contest to determine the “prettiest drive” in the United States.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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TO THE EDITOR: Recently, Hwy. 35, following the Mississippi River south from Prescott, was featured in local news due to a Huffington Post contest to determine the “prettiest drive” in the United States.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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Town of Kinnickinnic passes fire-call resolution, moratorium on frac-sand mining
Area News
-- A big turnout of Kinnickinnic residents came Wednesday, Nov. 7, for the Special Electors and regular Town Board meetings.
Tuesday, November, 13, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Area News
-- A big turnout of Kinnickinnic residents came Wednesday, Nov. 7, for the Special Electors and regular Town Board meetings.
Tuesday, November, 13, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Frac sand mining’s not compatible with Great River Road, he says
TO THE EDITOR: On a recent Sunday morning, my wife and I drove to Alma, along the Wisconsin side of the Great River Road.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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TO THE EDITOR: On a recent Sunday morning, my wife and I drove to Alma, along the Wisconsin side of the Great River Road.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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Letter: Sand mining has potential to cause damage to priceless asset, he says
TO THE EDITOR: In the Aug. 22 issue of the Herald, the Regional Manager of Wisconsin Industrial Sand Company refuted earlier allegations regarding frac sand mining in our area.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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TO THE EDITOR: In the Aug. 22 issue of the Herald, the Regional Manager of Wisconsin Industrial Sand Company refuted earlier allegations regarding frac sand mining in our area.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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State News Roundup: Sand mining opponents believe industry regulations are too lax
Wisconsin News
-- Opponents of frac-sand mining told the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board that its regulations on the industry are too lax.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Wisconsin News
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Wisconsin News
-- Opponents of frac-sand mining told the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board that its regulations on the industry are too lax.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Wisconsin News
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TOWN OF ELLSWORTH PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE: 1/16/13
TOWN OF ELLSWORTH: The Planning Commission for the Town of Ellsworth will meet Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ellsworth Town Hall, W6058 490th Ave. Agenda: Call to order, minutes, citizen comments, consider how to study and analyze the impact of nonmetallic and frac sand mining in the Town of Ellsworth and how to meet the directives of Section 8 of Ordinance 2012-3 a Moratorium on the expansion of new nonmetallic mining operations in the Town of Ellsworth, set next meeting date, adjourn. Phyllis J Beastrom, Clerk
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - -
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TOWN OF ELLSWORTH: The Planning Commission for the Town of Ellsworth will meet Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ellsworth Town Hall, W6058 490th Ave. Agenda: Call to order, minutes, citizen comments, consider how to study and analyze the impact of nonmetallic and frac sand mining in the Town of Ellsworth and how to meet the directives of Section 8 of Ordinance 2012-3 a Moratorium on the expansion of new nonmetallic mining operations in the Town of Ellsworth, set next meeting date, adjourn. Phyllis J Beastrom, Clerk
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - -
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TEON OF ELLSWORTH BOARD MEETING AGENDA
The Town Board for the Town of Ellsworth will meet Monday, June 11, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall (W6058 490th Ave). Agenda: call to order, minutes, financial report, road work report, approve driveway permits, other roadwork; public comment; approve Ordinance 2012-2 amending ATV ordinance to allow UTV travel on designated ATV routes in the town; designating lands zoned as primary agriculture or general rural flexible as suitable for Farmland Preservation; enacting 1 year moratorium on any new metallic/ non-metallic mining, specifically frac sand mining in Town of Ellsworth; grant Class B Beer and Liquor Licenses to Ellsworth Country Club Inc, Farm to Fork Corp, Lawton Bar LLC and T-Bar2 LLC from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013; grant cigarette licenses to Lawton Bar LLC and T-Bar2 LLC; approve operator & provisional licenses, approve assessing contract with Don Herschleb, approve bills, correspondence, set next meeting date, adjourn.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - -
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The Town Board for the Town of Ellsworth will meet Monday, June 11, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall (W6058 490th Ave). Agenda: call to order, minutes, financial report, road work report, approve driveway permits, other roadwork; public comment; approve Ordinance 2012-2 amending ATV ordinance to allow UTV travel on designated ATV routes in the town; designating lands zoned as primary agriculture or general rural flexible as suitable for Farmland Preservation; enacting 1 year moratorium on any new metallic/ non-metallic mining, specifically frac sand mining in Town of Ellsworth; grant Class B Beer and Liquor Licenses to Ellsworth Country Club Inc, Farm to Fork Corp, Lawton Bar LLC and T-Bar2 LLC from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013; grant cigarette licenses to Lawton Bar LLC and T-Bar2 LLC; approve operator & provisional licenses, approve assessing contract with Don Herschleb, approve bills, correspondence, set next meeting date, adjourn.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - -
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Afternoon State News Briefs: Vinehout proposes legislation to ban frac mining in a residential area
Wisconsin News
- Legislation is being proposed to prohibit frack sand mining with 2,500-feet of a residential area.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - Wisconsin News
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Wisconsin News
- Legislation is being proposed to prohibit frack sand mining with 2,500-feet of a residential area.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - Wisconsin News
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Letter from Sen. Vinehout: Sand Mines in our communities -- Your right to know
“Help me,” the Jackson County resident wrote. “My dream home is almost built.”
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - Legislature
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“Help me,” the Jackson County resident wrote. “My dream home is almost built.”
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - Legislature
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