Pipestone County board tables proposed Jasper quartzite quarry, seeks technical groundwater study
After hours of public testimony raising health, dust and water concerns, Pipestone County commissioners voted to table a conditional use permit for a proposed 39.5-acre quartzite quarry near Jasper and to extend the decision deadline while pursuing a DNR technical review and legal guidance.
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Pipestone County commissioners on April 28 tabled a decision on a conditional use permit for a proposed 39.5-acre quartzite quarry northeast of Jasper and directed staff to seek additional technical review of groundwater and other environmental risks. The board voted to extend the 60-day approval window to allow for the requested review and legal consultation.
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