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Mining vs Wilderness in Minnesota | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s governor just banned mining near the Boundary Waters—a pristine million-acre wilderness cherished for fishing, camping, and peace—igniting a fierce debate between economic survival and environmental preservation. A 2019 proposal for a mine southeast of Ely, threatening the watershed feeding this sacred land, was halted by federal action, but the tension lingers. Former miner Bob Tammen sees the Boundary Waters as a place of memory and nature, fearing mining’s toll; Al King, whose family thrives on mining jobs, calls it a lifeline for local families. This isn’t just about jobs or…
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