A sign of the times in frac sand country

While anti-frac sand signs are readily seen along the river, inland areas sport pro-mining signage with "Sand = Jobs" and similar messages.

November 2, 2012 at 10:37PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

There are many anti-frac sand signs along the Mississippi River in the Maiden Rock and Stockholm areas.

Recently, a new stencil -- "Frac off" -- has been added to the "Save our bluff" signs.

Many inland areas in western Wisconsin feature pro-mining signs that say "Sand = Jobs"

Star Tribune photo by Connie Nelson


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