ENVIRONMENT
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 Far...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 11:21 PM
Lottery Scratch-offs Part 2: Stating the Obvious
Part 1 was aboutthe interesting psychology that gambling brings out in people. We also looked at those$30 scratch-offs and the mixed feelings that come with buying those things. But while people have...
Posted on 9/12/12 at 10:52 AM
For sale: North Dakota's way of life.
I can barely stomach news about Western North Dakota these days. Every day it is something - either in the local or national news; unfortunately, it is so rarely good news. The infrastructure cannot s...
Posted on 6/10/12 at 9:31 PM
What It's Really Like to be a Mom
Before I had kids I remember hearing the phrase, Youll never really understand what its like to be a mom until you are one. I have to admit to thinking that geez, I have a pretty good imagination an...
Posted on 5/9/12 at 10:38 AM
Ain’t Easy Going Green
As I mentioned in Mondays post, my huz preached an awesome sermon on Sunday (check out the blog that followed). In the midst of the sermon, he made a statement about how difficult it is to preach a ...
Posted on 2/4/12 at 6:30 AM
Prescott needs EMS help; firm hired for frac law
The Prescott EMS is severely shorthanded and is looking for ways to remedy the problem, said Joe Rohl at the Feb. 5 Clifton Town Board meeting.By Sarah Young, Correspondent , February 14, 2013
Wolf hunt draws lawsuit
Wisconsin NewsThe Humane Society of the United States filed a lawsuit Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Washington D.C. against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as the Interior Department.
February 13, 2013
Residents crowd into mining meeting
Wisconsin NewsA crowd of more than 200 showed up in Ashland yesterday to comment on a proposed mining bill, a majority of them saying streamlining state laws would mean devastating environmental damage for that mostly pristine part of the Badger State.
February 11, 2013
River Falls again recognized as a Wisconsin Bird City
City of River Falls has been recognized as a Bird City for 2013 at the Sustained Flight Level for the third year. Modeled on the “Tree City USA” program, Bird City Wisconsin developed 22 criteria across five categories, including habitat creation and protection, community forest management, limiting hazards, public education, and recognizing International Migratory Bird Day.By Phil Pfuehler , February 08, 2013
Letter: You should be outraged at how this oil giant pollutes our environment
The Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company, the most carbon-intensive oil company in the world, will contribute more to global warming than any other oil company. Shell continues to expand investments in oil sands and oil shale using the dirtiest technologies to make it a leader in the industry.By Ray Anderson, River Falls , February 07, 2013
Letter: Rush for new mining bill overlooks constituents and environmental safeguards
A serious fight is brewing over the Wisconsin state Legislature’s Republican-sponsored mining bill that would open enormous tracts of the Penokee Range between Ashland and Hurley to potentially disastrous iron ore mining.By Thomas R. Smith, River Falls , February 07, 2013
Grants offered to local food growers
February 06, 2013
Highest honor from Trout Unlimited
February 05, 2013
Moving up: Rosen named regional DNR warden
By Jon Echternacht , January 31, 2013
Frac sand company re-submits application for Glenwood mine
A Texas-based company that withdrew its application for a frac sand mine in St. Croix County last summer is again asking for a special exception permit to open a mine.By Judy Wiff , January 30, 2013
Group seeks wind-farm moratorium
Wisconsin NewsThe Wisconsin Towns Association wants a moratorium on wind energy farms and voted this week to ask the state not to approve any more wind turbines until further health studies are done.
January 25, 2013
Debate over mining bill continues
Wisconsin NewsLawmakers bickered over where to hold public hearings about the pending bill many say will encourage more mining in Wisconsin. Some say hold it where the mining would take place; others want to meet in the north, near affected mining-equipment manufacturers.
January 23, 2013
State warns against dangerous temperatures
Wisconsin NewsThe National Weather Service says strong winds and plummeting temperatures will make for a bitterly cold combination this Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
January 18, 2013
UPDATE:Fuel spill runs, but not to Kinni; vandalism suspected
By Debbie Griffin , January 17, 2013
Cremation outpaces traditional burial
Wisconsin NewsFor the first time, more people in Wisconsin are being cremated than are being buried after their lives are done.
January 16, 2013
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