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The businessman: Pig farm developer gains little trust in Wisconsin town. He doesn’t particularly care.
Critics accuse a developer of disregarding local concerns in his push to construct the state’s largest pig farm. He calls himself the victim of “selfish” residents.
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The chairman: How a plan to develop Wisconsin’s largest pig farm upended a small town’s politics
A proposal for a $20 million concentrated animal feeding operation sowed distrust in Trade Lake as opponents accused the town’s chairman of backroom dealings to facilitate construction.
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Proposed hog operation near Trade River resubmits full application for state permit
Cumberland LLC seeks to open facility that would house 26,000 swine in northwest Wisconsin.
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Proposed hog operation near St. Croix tributary sees major setback
DNR rejects request to revise manure management and says company must reapply for permits.
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Hog facility opponents seek signatures for petition asking EPA to review Trade River proposal
Concerned citizens are invited to sign request for federal agency to analyze possible risks to river and more.
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Contest seeks slogan for billboard opposed to large-scale livestock operations
Group working along St. Croix River tributary also offers update on CAFO application.
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Hog happenings: Local governments take action
Officials move to manage risks from proposed swine operations.
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Possible flaws found in application for large Burnett County hog facility
Reporter raises questions about details of who owns the proposed project — and whether documents were accurate.
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9 million gallons of manure: Factory farm proposed near St. Croix tributary would make a lot of waste
More details emerge about proposed swine operation in northwest Wisconsin as officials consider new rules.
