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Sand mining to be discussed in upcoming legislative session
Minnesota News
-- Sand mining for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, is an issue on the minds of many lawmakers, especially in rural areas.
Wednesday, January, 02, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Minnesota News
-- Sand mining for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, is an issue on the minds of many lawmakers, especially in rural areas.
Wednesday, January, 02, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Letter from Sen. Vinehout: Locals express concerns about sand mines
“The only issue western Wisconsin people care about are sand mines,” the woman told me. “They love them or they hate them.”
Tuesday, July, 24, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Legislature
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“The only issue western Wisconsin people care about are sand mines,” the woman told me. “They love them or they hate them.”
Tuesday, July, 24, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Legislature
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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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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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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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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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Minnesota News Roundup: Sand mining legislative testimony fractured
Minnesota News
-- Sand mined in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin opens up cracks between rocks so oil and gas can be removed from the ground in places such as North Dakota.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Minnesota News
-- Sand mined in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin opens up cracks between rocks so oil and gas can be removed from the ground in places such as North Dakota.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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DOJ now handling two sand mining pollution cases in western Wisconsin
Western Wisconsin News
-- The Wisconsin Department of Justice is now handling two pollution cases from western Wisconsin. Both are focused on the region’s booming sand mining industry.
Saturday, June, 09, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Wisconsin News
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Western Wisconsin News
-- The Wisconsin Department of Justice is now handling two pollution cases from western Wisconsin. Both are focused on the region’s booming sand mining industry.
Saturday, June, 09, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Wisconsin News
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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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Minnesota News Roundup: Sand mining to be discussed today in St. Paul
Minnesota News
-- Senator Matt Schmit of Red Wing is introducing legislation today that addresses issues related to silica sand mining in southeastern Minnesota (mon 11am).
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Minnesota News
-- Senator Matt Schmit of Red Wing is introducing legislation today that addresses issues related to silica sand mining in southeastern Minnesota (mon 11am).
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Letter: She urges people concerned about silica sand mining to attend meeting
TO THE EDITOR: The Town of Oak Grove has recently addressed the very real possibility of permitting silica sand mining within its borders.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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TO THE EDITOR: The Town of Oak Grove has recently addressed the very real possibility of permitting silica sand mining within its borders.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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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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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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Bay City sand mine accident damages dump truck
An accident occurred at Wisconsin Industrial Sand Company’s underground mine in Bay City earlier this month.
Friday, August, 24, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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An accident occurred at Wisconsin Industrial Sand Company’s underground mine in Bay City earlier this month.
Friday, August, 24, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Letter: Beginning of destruction of area by sand mining breaks their hearts
TO THE EDITOR: Thirty-seven years ago, my husband and I took a train trip from the Twin Cities to Red Wing, and became engaged in that beautiful community.
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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TO THE EDITOR: Thirty-seven years ago, my husband and I took a train trip from the Twin Cities to Red Wing, and became engaged in that beautiful community.
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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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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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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Letter: She can’t see any upside to introduction of sand mining to area
TO THE EDITOR: I am responding to a letter from the plant manager of Wisconsin Industrial Sand Company.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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TO THE EDITOR: I am responding to a letter from the plant manager of Wisconsin Industrial Sand Company.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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VILLAGE OF MAIDEN ROCK: 9/13/12 Public Hearing - Sand Mine
VILLAGE OF MAIDEN ROCK
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - -
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VILLAGE OF MAIDEN ROCK
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - -
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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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