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Governor Blocks Mining Near Boundary Waters | Duluth News
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued a bold executive order halting nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, reversing recent congressional efforts to lift a 20-year mining ban. The move sparks heated debate: supporters hail it as vital protection for water and wilderness, while critics—including Rep. Pete Stauber and Sen. Grant Hauschild—call it an overreach that stifles economic growth and undermines legislative process. Hauschild argues decisions should be science-based, not political, and insists Minnesota’s environmental standards can coexist with responsible mining. The standoff…
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