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Wright County declines new EAW for proposed sand-and-gravel mining; vote 4–1

Wright County Board of Commissioners · December 17, 2025
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Summary

The Wright County Board voted 4–1 to determine a discretionary Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) is not required for a sand-and-gravel mining petition at the 25/113 intersection parcel, citing a prior negative declaration in 2022; nearby residents raised traffic and safety concerns.

Planning and Zoning staff and the board briefed the county on a petition that went to the state Environmental Quality Board seeking a discretionary Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for proposed sand-and-gravel mining at a parcel adjacent to the 25/113 intersection.

Barry Reinberger recounted the history: the…

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