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PAC: Extend moratorium
The commission voted 7-1 to recommend a yearlong extension to the mining moratorium that’s already in place in the county.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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The commission voted 7-1 to recommend a yearlong extension to the mining moratorium that’s already in place in the county.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Editorial: Statewide moratorium is doubtful
The chances of Minnesota lawmakers adopting a statewide silica sand mining moratorium are slim to none. Goodhue County residents championing one must accept that difficult reality.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - News
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The chances of Minnesota lawmakers adopting a statewide silica sand mining moratorium are slim to none. Goodhue County residents championing one must accept that difficult reality.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Doubling up on moratoriums
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.
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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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.
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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County extends silica sand mining moratorium
The Goodhue County Board voted unanimously at its meeting Thursday night to extend its silica sand mining moratorium for another 12 months.
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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The Goodhue County Board voted unanimously at its meeting Thursday night to extend its silica sand mining moratorium for another 12 months.
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Letter: County should extend moratorium
Nearly a year ago, Goodhue County put in place a moratorium to evaluate whether the current county mining ordinance was sufficient to control silica sand mines like the large (and largely unregulated) operations springing up all over Wisconsin.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Nearly a year ago, Goodhue County put in place a moratorium to evaluate whether the current county mining ordinance was sufficient to control silica sand mines like the large (and largely unregulated) operations springing up all over Wisconsin.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Group pushes for statewide silica sand moratorium
Members of Environment Minnesota Research and Policy Center and others are pushing for a three-year state moratorium on new or expanded frac sand mining sites in Minnesota. A petition with more than 400 signatures will be sent to Gov. Mark Dayton.
Monday, September, 24, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Members of Environment Minnesota Research and Policy Center and others are pushing for a three-year state moratorium on new or expanded frac sand mining sites in Minnesota. A petition with more than 400 signatures will be sent to Gov. Mark Dayton.
Monday, September, 24, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Letter: Extend moratorium and consider the 'zero option'
I am writing to encourage the County Board members to extend the moratorium relative to the frac silica sand mining issue until the people of this area have an adequate time to discuss and be fully informed about the effects of this kind of mining on our environment.
Saturday, July, 28, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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I am writing to encourage the County Board members to extend the moratorium relative to the frac silica sand mining issue until the people of this area have an adequate time to discuss and be fully informed about the effects of this kind of mining on our environment.
Saturday, July, 28, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Letter: Moratorium extension not enough
We want an ordinance banning silica sand mining. We take seriously the threat this mining can bring to our health, our property values and the local environment which is a treasure.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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We want an ordinance banning silica sand mining. We take seriously the threat this mining can bring to our health, our property values and the local environment which is a treasure.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Statewide moratorium clears hurdle
New silica sand mines would be prohibited from opening for a year under a bill a state Senate committee approved Tuesday.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - News
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New silica sand mines would be prohibited from opening for a year under a bill a state Senate committee approved Tuesday.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - News
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County Board extends silica sand mining moratorium
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 - The Republican Eagle - News
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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 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Letter: Prohibit sand mining or at least extend county's moratorium
It’s not often that a "new" industry threatens to change the character of a community in the way silica mining threatens to change Goodhue County.
Sunday, June, 16, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - News
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It’s not often that a "new" industry threatens to change the character of a community in the way silica mining threatens to change Goodhue County.
Sunday, June, 16, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - News
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LETTER: Why won't House bill have moratorium?
I’d like to assure Rep. Kelly I don’t need him apologizing to anyone for me (R-E, March 9). I certainly didn't mean only the Albrechts when I wrote “Anyone who thinks all of these (sand) areas are adequately regulated is undereducated.” I meant anyone.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - Opinion
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I’d like to assure Rep. Kelly I don’t need him apologizing to anyone for me (R-E, March 9). I certainly didn't mean only the Albrechts when I wrote “Anyone who thinks all of these (sand) areas are adequately regulated is undereducated.” I meant anyone.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - Opinion
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Letter: Governor, we need a silica sand mining moratorium
An open letter to Gov. Mark Dayton concerning frac sand mining.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - News
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An open letter to Gov. Mark Dayton concerning frac sand mining.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Commentary: Keep moratorium, let state debate play out
After a year and a half of monthly meetings it appears the role of the Goodhue County Mining Study Committee, which was formed to review county policy on frac sand mining, is drawing to a close.
Friday, June, 14, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - News
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After a year and a half of monthly meetings it appears the role of the Goodhue County Mining Study Committee, which was formed to review county policy on frac sand mining, is drawing to a close.
Friday, June, 14, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Mining panel: Dig deep with permit data
Sand is quickly filling the bottom of the hour glass as time is running out on Goodhue County’s mining moratorium.
Sunday, July, 15, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Sand is quickly filling the bottom of the hour glass as time is running out on Goodhue County’s mining moratorium.
Sunday, July, 15, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Letter: County officials just don't get it
History seems to be repeating itself. Last year the June Goodhue County Planning Advisory Commission meeting heard 35 of about 200 people attending speak eloquently for a moratorium on frac sand mining. The commission tabled the idea, then at its July meeting recommended denial.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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History seems to be repeating itself. Last year the June Goodhue County Planning Advisory Commission meeting heard 35 of about 200 people attending speak eloquently for a moratorium on frac sand mining. The commission tabled the idea, then at its July meeting recommended denial.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Year in review: Silica sand mining still prohibited as year ends
No. 10: Perhaps the most attended meeting of the Goodhue County Board during the entire year was the one on Aug. 16, when the board unanimously voted to extend its silica sand mining moratorium by 12 months.
Tuesday, January, 01, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - News
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No. 10: Perhaps the most attended meeting of the Goodhue County Board during the entire year was the one on Aug. 16, when the board unanimously voted to extend its silica sand mining moratorium by 12 months.
Tuesday, January, 01, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Letter: Is frac sand mining coming your way?
In the past two years, Florence and Hay Creek townships and the city of Red Wing have taken advantage of the Goodhue County moratorium on frac sand mines to strengthen local comprehensive plans and ordinances to protect their environments.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - Opinion
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In the past two years, Florence and Hay Creek townships and the city of Red Wing have taken advantage of the Goodhue County moratorium on frac sand mines to strengthen local comprehensive plans and ordinances to protect their environments.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - The Republican Eagle - Opinion
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Letter: County, city should compare silica findings
I had the opportunity to attend the public hearing Tuesday June 26. The purpose of the open house and public hearing was to present the Draft Report concerning silica sand mining, processing, and other operations related to the City of Red Wing’s current moratorium.
Wednesday, July, 04, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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I had the opportunity to attend the public hearing Tuesday June 26. The purpose of the open house and public hearing was to present the Draft Report concerning silica sand mining, processing, and other operations related to the City of Red Wing’s current moratorium.
Wednesday, July, 04, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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Letter: Mining Study Committee wasn't up to the task
At its recent meeting, the Goodhue County Planning Advisory Commission punted regarding the proposed mining ordinance. Despite seeing over 200 residents packed into the room and despite hearing the thoughtful and well-researched concerns from at least 40 of them to — at the very least — extend the moratorium, the commission seemed incapable of making a decision and so … it punted. It decided to table the issue until its next meeting.
Saturday, July, 21, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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At its recent meeting, the Goodhue County Planning Advisory Commission punted regarding the proposed mining ordinance. Despite seeing over 200 residents packed into the room and despite hearing the thoughtful and well-researched concerns from at least 40 of them to — at the very least — extend the moratorium, the commission seemed incapable of making a decision and so … it punted. It decided to table the issue until its next meeting.
Saturday, July, 21, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News
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