A discussion on frac sand mining, a contentious issue on both sides of the Mississippi River. Some say the industry could bring jobs to the region, while others say mining could negatively impact the environment. One thing that is certain is that neither state has developed frac sand mining regulations and chosen instead to leave it a local issue.
(photo) Houston County Frac Sand Study Committee member Kelly Stanage encourages county commissioners in March 2013 to extend the frac sand mining moratorium for another year.
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Regulating Frac Sand Mining – Part 1
Part one of a discussion on frac sand mining in western Wisconsin and Southeast Minnesota with guests including MN State Senator Matt Schmit, WI State Senator Kathleen Vinehout, WI Towns Association Executive Director Rick Stadelman, and MN Industrial Sand Council Representative Kirsten Pauly.
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Regulating Frac Sand Mining – Part 2
Part two of a discussion on frac sand mining in western Wisconsin and Southeast Minnesota with guests including MN State Senator Matt Schmit, WI State Senator Kathleen Vinehout, WI Towns Association Executive Director Rick Stadelman, and MN Industrial Sand Council Representative Kirsten Pauly.
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