DNR: Tests show toxic heavy metals near Wisconsin sand mine spill
Wisconsin officials have found elevated levels of toxic heavy metals near a frack sand mine spill that sent millions of gallons of sludge into a Trempealeau River tributary.
Court affirms decision blocking sand mine
A state appeals court has affirmed a decision blocking a frack sand mine in western Wisconsin.
Sand mining company to pay $80K for runoff
An Illinois-based sand mining company has agreed to pay an $80,000 fine in response to allegations that it failed to prevent untreated rainwater from running off a mine site in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin residents sue over mine sampling
A group of northern Wisconsin residents has filed a lawsuit alleging state regulators should have required a mining company to get a permit before it launched exploratory excavations.
Wis. high court upholds town’s mining ordinance (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Chippewa County town was within its legal rights when it approved an ordinance regulating the mining of non-metals.
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- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
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