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Letter: Howe's stance far from 'political opportunism'
Former State Sen. Steve Murphy of Red Wing submitted a letter to the editor titled “Lawmakers get your work done." In it he criticized Sen. John Howe in calling for an impact statement on silica sand mining during special session.
Friday, August, 03, 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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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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10 days out
10 days out for Aug. 1-12.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Letter: Silica mining requires special category
The mining study committee report has taken all sand mines, including potential frac sand mines, and lumped them all together under the title of “mineral extraction facilities.” In other words, sand is sand.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Letter: Yes, we need strong ordinance
I want to thank everyone who has contacted me to express their opinion on silica sand mining.
Tuesday, July, 31, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Local youth join Denver mission trip
A group of 34 youths and adults from Cross of Christ in Welch and Living Water Lutheran Church in Cameron, Wis., participated in a summer mission trip to Denver July 7-13.
Monday, July, 30, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Commentary: Live in the local bubble at everyone's peril
While at the Goodhue County Planning Advisory Commission meeting July 16 concerning frac sand mining, I was impressed by the input of so many citizens of Goodhue County.
Monday, July, 30, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Letter: Renovations ruining Memorial Park on Sorin's Bluff
Every day or two for more than 30 years I have walked with my dogs or bicycled on Memorial Park.
Monday, July, 30, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Letter: County should demand full environmental review
I’ve attended every Mining Study Committee meeting since October.
Sunday, July, 29, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Commissions develop recommendations for city
Based on what two city commissions are recommending, Red Wing could soon have some very strong regulations in place for silica sand mines.
Saturday, July, 28, 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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Letter: Planning a trip here? Better come quickly
Shareholders of oil companies interested in this area:
Saturday, July, 28, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Commentary: Local ordinance won't stop oil companies
In the fifties, it was putting fluoride in our drinking water to prevent cavities. In the sixties it was building underground bomb shelters to protect us against the inevitable Soviet attack. As far as Goodhue County residents are concerned, the threat now facing us from the permitting and development of silica sand mining is more real and devastating than either of the foregoing.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Letter: Does mining align with our vision?
Silica sand mining is the most challenging issue our community has faced in some time. If residents pay attention to anything, this should be it. If we don’t join together, we can kiss quality of life goodbye.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Letter: Drotos backs silica ban
Ted Siefert and Paul Drotos, the two candidates running for Goodhue County commissioner in Red Wing’s District 5, recently spoke on Roseanne Grosso’s morning show. The subject of frac sand mining in Goodhue County was raised.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Letter: Silica mining would end hope of organic certification
After attending the public hearing in Red Wing on Monday July 16 and listening to all the testimony of people who so eloquently and specifically spoke to the Goodhue County Planning Advisory Commission I have decided to speak out to the public and commissioners.
Thursday, July, 26, 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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