County officials weigh pros and cons of sand mining spike

By Rich Kremer

April 6, 2011

Three counties in western Wisconsin are trying to figure out how to deal with an anticipated jump in controversial sand mining operations.Rich Kremer reports.

Stay informed on the latest news

Sign up for WPR’s email newsletter.

In rural Wisconsin, former employees lift curtain on troubled crypto mine
Some Wisconsin frac sand mines see growing demand from oil, natural gas companies

$Some Wisconsin frac sand mines see growing demand from oil, natural gas companies$
Wisconsin Supreme Court won’t hear company’s case to reinstate permit for frac sand operation

$Wisconsin Supreme Court won’t hear company’s case to reinstate permit for frac sand operation$
Idled Trempealeau County frac sand mine has been purchased by Smart Sand Inc.

$Idled Trempealeau County frac sand mine has been purchased by Smart Sand Inc.$
Despite oil price surge, analysts don’t expect resurgence of Wisconsin frac sand industry

$Despite oil price surge, analysts don’t expect resurgence of Wisconsin frac sand industry$

Stay informed on the latest news

Related Stories

In rural Wisconsin, former employees lift curtain on troubled crypto mine

Some Wisconsin frac sand mines see growing demand from oil, natural gas companies

Wisconsin Supreme Court won’t hear company’s case to reinstate permit for frac sand operation

Idled Trempealeau County frac sand mine has been purchased by Smart Sand Inc.

Despite oil price surge, analysts don’t expect resurgence of Wisconsin frac sand industry