RED WING — Demand for silica sand has driven what some are calling "the new gold rush." Since 2008, Wisconsin has built 16 silica sand mines. Eleven more have recently been approved and at least ...

ST. PAUL — Legislative leaders made clear Wednesday they have no interest in considering a ban on silica-sand mining in southeast Minnesota during the upcoming legislative session.

ST. PAUL - Many Minnesotans are not sure whether more silica sand mining could mean dangerous dust and contaminated water, a booming economy or something in between. Cities and counties have tried ...

Silica is found in sand, stone and concrete and is used to make glass, bricks, ceramics and other products. Brothers Larry and Patrick Kertz are lifelong residents of Ste. Genevieve.

Banning sand mining in Houston County would be a detrimental policy decision, ... were so low along a frac-sand hauling route that their air monitors were unable to detect any respirable crystalline ...

Opponents of silica-sand mining say they are not surprised by the lack of interest among legislative leaders to pursue a ban in the region. Instead, they are shifting their attention to DFL Gov. Mark ...

NexGen Silica had planned to mine silica sand, which is commonly used for fracking, near Hawn State Park in Ste Genevieve County. News of the project sparked blowback in the community. Residents ...

NexGen Mining Inc. plans to mine silica sand, commonly used for fracking, in southeast Missouri once it obtains all of its permits. It was already granted one from the state and needs two more.

Steve Harmon’s house shakes when the mining company 100 yards away blasts into what was once farmland. His patio is constantly covered in a thin layer of fine white sand. He and his neighbors ...

JEFFERSON CITY — A recently formed silica sand mining company has won a key state permit for its site in Ste. Genevieve County, but a county health ordinance remains in the company’s way.