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Iron Range vs Governor Walz Mining Ban | Duluth News
Republicans on the Iron Range are furious over Governor Walz’s executive order banning new copper-nickel mining in the Rainy River watershed — a move they call a devastating blow to Northern Minnesota’s economy and future. Local leaders, blindsided by the decision, see it as politically motivated and damaging to job prospects and school funding. While some mines are outside the affected area, the Twin Metals project is directly hit, sparking outrage over lost revenue and opportunity. The order freezes permits but doesn’t shut down existing operations — leaving the fate of mining in the region…
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