Chair asks Knife River to pursue conditional‑use permit amendment after temporary evening work allowance
Jul 7, 2026
Chairman Mike Helman said he will advise Knife River to seek a formal conditional‑use‑permit amendment through Wright County for future seasons after noting Knife River's temporary/emergency evening use limits (after 7 pm, not to exceed 8 pm).
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The Board discussed Knife River's temporary and emergency work hours and confirmed that any evening work after 7 p.m. should not exceed 8 p.m. Chairman Mike Helman said he will contact Knife River and advise the company to pursue a formal conditional‑use‑permit (CUP) amendment through Wright County for subsequent seasons.
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