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Mining proposal raises worries in town of Holton

Mining proposal raises worries in town of Holton
Q&A - Town of Holton residents gathered at the town hall last week Tuesday to listen to landowner Glen Zimmerman, left, and county rep Shad Harvey, right, speak about a proposed hard-rock mine. STAFF PHOTO/KEVIN O’BRIEN
Mining proposal raises worries in town of Holton
Q&A - Town of Holton residents gathered at the town hall last week Tuesday to listen to landowner Glen Zimmerman, left, and county rep Shad Harvey, right, speak about a proposed hard-rock mine. STAFF PHOTO/KEVIN O’BRIEN

A proposed hard-rock mine in the town of Holton has residents worried about the impact on local roads, private wells and the general quality of life in the farming community.

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