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Public comment period open for air pollution permit review

A permit application has been submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regarding a sand processing plant on Highway 10 in Pierce County, and those wishing to comment can do so until Nov. 11.

October 12, 2012

Dry conditions pose fire threat

Dry conditions pose fire threat It’s been more than 20 days since a measurable raindrop has hit the ground in Red Wing, according to data collected at U.S. Lock & Dam No. 3. In fact, less than a half an inch of rain fell during the entire month of September. Now the dry conditions have local fire crews on alert.

By Sarah Gorvin , October 06, 2012

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Need for silica sand continues to grow

Silica sand is an integral component to a process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which pumps the sand, water and chemicals into oil and gas wells to scour out openings in oil- or gas-bearing rock.

By Regan Carstensen , October 03, 2012

Conference draws 50 silica sand mining protestors

Conference draws 50 silica sand mining protestors More than 50 people gathered Monday to protest frac sand mining outside a conference on the silica sand resources of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

By Kate Prengaman , October 03, 2012

Red Wing City Council blocks mining

While the ordinance can greatly limit the chances of silica sand mines from being developed within city limits, it can’t prevent trucks hauling silica sand from traveling through the community on a regular basis.

By Regan Carstensen , October 03, 2012

Wisconsin sand mines home to flourishing bat habitats

Anytime you see the main character of a scary movie moving very quietly and cautiously through a dark and dusty attic, it’s inevitable — a bat will fly out from behind a piece of antique furniture.

By Regan Carstensen , September 29, 2012

Trout Unlimited, mining company team up for river restoration

Trout Unlimited, mining company team up for river restoration While controversy swirls around the mining of silica sand, many of the industry’s opponents have negative views of area mining companies.

By Regan Carstensen , September 29, 2012

Report reveals concerns for Mississippi River

A report released this week by the Friends of the Mississippi River and the National Park Service found several causes for concern regarding the health of the Mississippi River.

September 28, 2012

Energy efficiency squad coming to Red Wing

If you’ve ever opened your energy bill and been shocked by an amount higher than you’d like, it’s safe to say you’re not alone.

By Sarah Gorvin , September 28, 2012

City silica sand restrictions move forward

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.

By Danielle Killey , September 26, 2012

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.

September 24, 2012

Research team looks to purify fracking wastewater

Fracking, the use of hydraulic pressure to release natural gas and oil from shale, has the potential to meet energy demands with U.S. resources and stimulate the economy, according to the University of Minnesota. However, the practice also carries possible environmental and public health risks, most notably water contamination.

September 19, 2012

Bluebird recovery program will be in Red Wing Saturday

Bluebird recovery program will be in Red Wing Saturday When the Bluebird Recovery Program of Minnesota began in 1979, the group’s 11 members fledged — or raised until they left the nest — 22 bluebirds chicks.

By Sarah Gorvin , September 19, 2012

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Cannon Valley Trail numbers up slightly

When flood damage caused a portion of the Cannon Valley Trail to close to all traffic for about six weeks earlier this summer, trail manager Scott Roepke said he was nervous.

By Sarah Gorvin , September 14, 2012

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