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Governor Halts Mining in Boundary Waters | Duluth News
Governor Tim Walz just halted new nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters with a sweeping executive order, stopping environmental reviews, permits, and leases in the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed—just as Congress overturned a 20-year mining ban. Environmental advocates and the governor argue this sacred wilderness, vital to $1 billion in outdoor recreation, must stay untouched to protect water quality and local economies. Walz framed it as a moral duty to preserve nature for future generations, while the battle over resource extraction vs. conservation rages on in Minnesota. Listen in…
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