Board approves contractor laydown yard but bars concrete plant, sets screening deadline

Apr 28, 2026

After neighbors raised health and dust concerns, the board approved a conditional-use permit for a contractor laydown yard for Snickers Concrete with conditions: no concrete/mix plant, screening of outside storage, removal of inoperable equipment, and cleanup by Nov. 1, 2026; vote 5-0.

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The Koochiching County Board on April 28 approved a conditional-use permit allowing a residential-construction laydown area for the owner of Snickers Concrete, but added clear limits after neighbors raised concerns about a full concrete-mix plant on the parcel.

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