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City of Red Wing 3- Public Notices
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Saturday, September, 08, 2012 - -

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Column: R-E publishes many viewpoints
The Republican Eagle occasionally publishes editorials from sister newspapers. We believe this diversifies the opinions published on this page and helps get people thinking.
Saturday, September, 01, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Publication of Amended Ordinance
On August 16, 2012 the Goodhue County Board of Commissioners made the following amendment to the Goodhue County Zoning Ordinance:
Saturday, September, 01, 2012 - -

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Workshop will focus on township zoning rights
The Land Stewardship Project will sponsor a workshop from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday Aug. 23 at the Sportsman’s Club and Community Center in Frontenac to explain the rights of township zoning powers.
Saturday, August, 18, 2012 - 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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Goodhue County District 3 in Tuesday’s primary
Goodhue County’s focus will be turned to District 3 come Tuesday as three people vie for a spot in the November elections.
Sunday, August, 12, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Hay Creek Town Board awaiting county decision
The Hay Creek Town Board is ready to take steps against silica sand mining in its township, but decided Wednesday to hold off on any actions until Goodhue County reaches some decisions.
Sunday, August, 05, 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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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: 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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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: 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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Letter: Seifert's wrong; we can, must be 'choosy'
I felt deep disappointment as I listened to Ted Seifert’s interview with Roseanne Grosso on her radio show June 28. Seifert revealed that not only has he decided to vote in favor of frac sand mining in Goodhue County, he also supports granting a special-use permit that will allow silica sand mining.
Thursday, July, 19, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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PAC schedules special meeting to make decision on sand
After citizens spent two and a half hours Monday night sharing their opinions on sand mining with the Goodhue County Planning Advisory Commission, the commission took only 15 minutes to decide that the volume of information presented was enough reason to table the issue.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Letter: Raise 1,000 voices against mining
In Dunn County 60 jobs were promised at one frac sand mine yet only 16 arrived. And now the hills are going, going, gone. Residents and farmers stand horrified, but nothing can be done. Mining was welcomed and is there to stay.
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Letter: Environmental impact study needed for frac mines
An environmental impact study should be demanded by county commissioners before allowing any silica frac sand mining in Goodhue County or within any counties along the Mississippi River Valley.
Sunday, July, 08, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Commentary: Strong mining ordinance needed for safety
As a member of the Goodhue County Mining Study Committee what have I learned?
Saturday, June, 23, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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Letter: Mining regulations work
It would appear I’ve ruffled some feathers and opened a can of worms with my recent letter (R-E, May 23). For the record, my name is John Litsenberger, not Listenberger.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - The Republican Eagle - News

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