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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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TOWN OF EL PASO: 11/12/12 Public Hearing, Special & Regular Meetings
TOWN OF EL PASO
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - -
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TOWN OF EL PASO
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - -
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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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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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Red Wing City Council advances silica sand restrictions
Area News
-- The Red Wing City Council moved forward with silica sand mining regulations at its meeting Monday. Members unanimously introduced zoning code amendments that address silica sand mining, processing and transportation.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Area News
-- The Red Wing City Council moved forward with silica sand mining regulations at its meeting Monday. Members unanimously introduced zoning code amendments that address silica sand mining, processing and transportation.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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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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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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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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Hay Creek Town Board approves mining moratorium
Area News
-- In case the Goodhue County Board decides to end its silica sand mining moratorium before its September 2013 expiration date, Hay Creek Township will be safe from any mines moving into its boundaries.
Thursday, August, 30, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Area News
-- In case the Goodhue County Board decides to end its silica sand mining moratorium before its September 2013 expiration date, Hay Creek Township will be safe from any mines moving into its boundaries.
Thursday, August, 30, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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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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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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Goodhue County board extends mining moratorium
Minnesota News
-- While many of the concerned citizens at the Goodhue County Board meeting Thursday afternoon were familiar faces speaking in opposition to sand mining, a few who turned out to share their thoughts had not been heard by the board in the past.
Saturday, August, 18, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Minnesota News
-- While many of the concerned citizens at the Goodhue County Board meeting Thursday afternoon were familiar faces speaking in opposition to sand mining, a few who turned out to share their thoughts had not been heard by the board in the past.
Saturday, August, 18, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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Letter: Business added that’s not merely competitor, but destroyer of others, not a positive, she says
TO THE EDITOR: We attended the meeting in Ellsworth last week to hear the details of the sand mine proposal for this area.
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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TO THE EDITOR: We attended the meeting in Ellsworth last week to hear the details of the sand mine proposal for this area.
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Opinion
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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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Sand plant projects okayed at Pierce County level
Projects in the Towns of Diamond Bluff and Trenton proposed by Fairmount Minerals—Wisconsin Industrial Sand Company have cleared the county level and apparently will proceed.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Projects in the Towns of Diamond Bluff and Trenton proposed by Fairmount Minerals—Wisconsin Industrial Sand Company have cleared the county level and apparently will proceed.
Friday, August, 03, 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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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: 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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State leads the nation in industrial sand production
Western Wisconsin News
-- Tucked behind a hill in rural Trempealeau County, farmland undergoes an industrial transformation.
Sunday, July, 22, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Wisconsin News
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Western Wisconsin News
-- Tucked behind a hill in rural Trempealeau County, farmland undergoes an industrial transformation.
Sunday, July, 22, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - Wisconsin News
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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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