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Walz Halts Mining in Boundary Waters | Minneapolis News
Governor Tim Walz has just slammed the brakes on new nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters with a bold executive order—halting all permits, leases, and reviews in the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed. This move reverses a recent federal rollback of a 20-year mining ban, protecting one of America’s most pristine wilderness areas and its $1 billion outdoor recreation economy. Environmentalists and outfitters had warned that copper and nickel mining would irreparably damage fragile waters and ecosystems. The order stays in place until legal battles are settled, while state agencies will audit…
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