Tag: frac sand mining

Congratulations to Zach from Blogging Blue and WKBT Channel 8 News in LaCrosse. Why? They appear to be the only two media outlets that got the headline correct regarding the recent potential pollution of Trempealeau County drinking water by a frac sand mining company: ” Frac sand mine may have contaminated drinking water….

I blame Gov. Scott Walker and his pro-business DNR for this. There is concern over the safety of drinking water in part of Trempealeau County. This comes after a frac sand mine near Independence was shut down and is now being investigated for three different violations that go against its…

Former state Rep Jeff Smith is running a hardnosed campaign in the 93rd Assembly district seeking to unseat Warren Petryk, the reported ” nice guy ” legislator. Here’s one of Jeff’s recent youtube videos that I think is fantastic. Jeff decided to run because he’s convinced that we can defeat the GOP in what…