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Governor Halts Mining Near Boundary Waters | Duluth News
Governor Walz just stunned the nation by signing an executive order halting copper and nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness — just months after Congress lifted a 20-year ban to appease mining interests. While supporters hailed it as economic opportunity, environmentalists feared irreversible damage to the pristine ecosystem. Now, Walz’s move — seen as a bold, last-ditch effort before he leaves office — could pave the way for a permanent legislative ban on mining in the watershed feeding the wilderness, reigniting the fierce debate over development versus preservation…
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