Stillwater County commissioners weigh sheep feedlot permit that neighbors say threatens Molt community

Stillwater commissioners table decision on Molt sheep barn

After more than three hours of public testimony Monday evening, Stillwater County commissioners opted not to make a final call on a controversial sheep feeding facility proposed for the community of Molt, instead tabling the issue until their Thursday, July…

Stillwater County commissioners weigh sheep feedlot permit that neighbors say threatens Molt community

Stillwater County commissioners are weighing a conditional use permit for a proposed sheep feedlot in Molt that supporters say could boost the agricultural economy while opponents fear it will upend the character of their community.Developer Mike Hollenbeck says the 63,000-square-foot facility could generate $7 million annually, but residents fear the impact on their small town.Watch proposed Molt feed lot story here: Stillwater County commissio…