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In an April 17, 2014 photo, signs protest the proposed gravel and sand mine in front of homes in downtown Chelsea, Mich., near where the mine will be built. Residents fear mining will damage the environment and mar the area's rural character. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, Elizabeth Conley) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT

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A small lake near the proposed gravel and sand mine property in Chelsea, Mich., is seen on April 17, 2014. Residents fear mining will damage the environment and mar the area's rural character. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, Elizabeth Conley) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT

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Residents view damage from a Sunday night tornado in Baxter Springs, Kan., Monday, April 28, 2014. The tornado left a trail of shattered homes, twisted metal and hanging power lines. One person died, but it was not clear whether the death was related to the storm. Volunteers were meeting early Monday to discuss cleanup efforts. Emergency officials say 60 to 70 homes and 20 to 25 businesses were destroyed or damaged in the town. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)