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Buffalo County approves permanent mineral extraction permit despite resident opposition
Summary
The Buffalo County Board approved a Special Use Permit for a permanent mineral extraction operation on parcel 360023000 on July 8, 2025, after a public hearing in which multiple residents spoke against the project; approval includes conditions such as annual review, 911 signage, setback requirements and site restoration.
The Buffalo County Board of Commissioners on July 8 approved Resolution 2025-45 granting a Special Use Permit to operate a permanent mineral extraction operation on tax parcel 360023000 (a roughly 24.03-acre tract described in the resolution). The Planning and Zoning Commission had earlier forwarded a recommendation of approval on a 5–2 vote.
During the public hearing on the permit several Buffalo County residents—Mari Woolsey,…
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