Archive for August 4th, 2011

Wilderness: 1, Cell Tower: 0

Posted by MNAngler On August - 4 - 20113 COMMENTS
Wilderness: 1, Cell Tower: 0

The wilderness won a battle yesterday thanks to the decision of a Minnesota judge. AT&T will not be allowed to build a 450 foot cell tower in the middle of the BWCA. Instead, it will be a measly 199 feet. AT&T claims the shortened tower will cover 1/16th of the area a taller tower would, but actually, it will only be a 17 percent decrease. Full story: Judge says no to 450-foot cell tower near BWCA, but 199-foot tower OK For years, people have debated whether or not cell service should... (more...)


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