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Threat to sue town in Polk County over large farm regulations revives local control fight
Backed by a pro-business law group, two residents challenge regulations of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs.
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Environmental groups sue EPA over factory farm water pollution
Lawsuit seeks to expand and strengthen industry regulation under the Clean Water Act.
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Two lawsuits challenge St. Croix River development proposals
Legal filings claim Osceola and Hudson violated state laws in approving buildings taller than allowed.
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Livestock groups sue to stop Wisconsin from requiring pollution permits
New lawsuit claims DNR does not have power to regulate factory farm manure spreading.
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Wisconsin towns brace for next fight on local control over large farms
A proposed pig CAFO spurred five northwest Wisconsin towns to regulate big farms. After one rescinded its ordinance, others wonder if they’ll face lawsuits.
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Stillwater cancels contentious plan for walkway between river and Dock Cafe
City council abandon effort to use eminent domain for the route.
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Supreme Court upholds scenic protections for Lower St. Croix River
Ruling says lands can’t be subdivided and sold when covered by zoning rules.
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Supreme Court to hear arguments in St. Croix River property dispute
A legal scholar breaks down the complicated questions the Court will consider on Monday about balancing property rights and Wild & Scenic protections.
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Settlement Reached in Grantsburg Frac Sand Mine Spill
Two companies will pay fines over 2012 sediment spill that contaminated the St. Croix.
