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Amid a New Study, Questions Surround the Ongoing Mining Issue in Glenwood City
[first published on WIvoices.org] A new and comprehensive study on frac sand mining was released Wednsesday featuring input from a local man.Tom Quinn is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, a statewide membership organization working to support family … Continue reading
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UPDATED: Glenwood City Council Considers Adopting Mining Ordinance at April 18, 2013 Meeting
(first published on WIvoices.org) UPDATED: 4/19/13 “No action was taken,” in reference to a new nonmetallic mining ordinance for the city, explained the Glenwood City Clerk. Both the existing and the new proposed mining ordinances are slated to be discussed … Continue reading
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Glenwood City Council Considers Adopting Mining Ordinance at April 18, 2013 Meeting
(first published on WIvoices.org) Mayor John Larson has confirmed that the City has authorized the Bakke Norman Law Firm from New Richmond and Menomonie to draft a new nonmetallic mining ordinance for Glenwood City. A special meeting, open to the … Continue reading
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Inside a Town Meeting on Frac Sand Mining; Glenwood City, WI
First published on WIvoices.org With over 100 frac sand mining and processing sites, Wisconsin is now the leading supplier of frac sand in the nation. But are companies operating in our state complying with regulations? According to a recent report, … Continue reading
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County Official Comments on Proposed Frac Sand Mine in Glenwood City, WI
(first published on WIvoices.org) Earlier this month, Texas-based company Vista LLC resubmitted its application for the “Vista Mine” in Glenwood City, WI after withdrawing its original application last summer. Vista’s initial proposal in July 2012 did not comply with county … Continue reading
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WI Voices 2012 Annual Update
WI Voices, Inc., gives the people of Wisconsin opportunities to share their stories about real life impacts of public policy choices. We’re thankful for your support of our work at WIvoices.org over the past two years! Please consider supporting … Continue reading
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Family Called “Collateral Damage” in Frac Sand Mining District
(first published on WIvoices.org) Small business owner, Brenda Tabor-Adams, lives with her husband and 2-year-old son in a silica frac sand mining district between New Auburn and Chetek, WI. They are surrounded by mines. Two separate facilities are within a … Continue reading
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