A sand and gravel mining operation near Cottage Grove that hopes to continue digging along the Mississippi River is seeking approval to move each of its two quarries onto adjacent lands, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune.
The moves by Holcim-MWR Inc., formerly Aggregate Industries, would allow it to continue digging up limestone for another 20 to 25 years in an area where it’s been operating since the 1950s to produce sand and gravel for the construction of roads, bridges, commercial buildings and homes. The company said in documents released Wednesday that its Larson Quarry and Nelson Mine otherwise have only a few years of life remaining.
Both plans are coming up for public review from Dec. 3 to Jan. 17.
Read the full story in the Minnesota Star Tribune.