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    Citizens concerned about gravel mine's lack of impact studies

    By By COLTON KEMP,

    17 days ago

    The rarest flower in Minnesota, the Minnesota dwarf trout lily, is classified as endangered at the federal and state level. A St. Olaf College environmental studies professor said it could soon be endangered locally due to a proposed mine on a site where the lily is present.

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    A sign near the proposed gravel mine near Nerstrand Big Woods State Park urges passersby to get involved in convincing the county to deny the company’s permit application. (Photo courtesy of Nerstrand MN Conservation Society on Facebook)
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    Two eagles roost where a mine is proposed to go in northeastern Rice County. (Photo courtesy of Nerstrand MN Conservation Society)
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    The proposed gravel mine in northeastern Rice County would be in an area where the groundwater is highly susceptible to pollution, according to this map of the county’s groundwater sensitivity. The mine sits in the dark red and light red areas, which respectively mean very high and high sensitivity to pollution. (Graphic courtesy of Rice County)

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