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Governor Halts Mining Near Boundary Waters | Durham News
Governor Tim Walz has halted state involvement in proposed mining near the Boundary Waters, calling it a moral duty to protect this pristine wilderness—just as federal restrictions were lifted. Twin Metals Minnesota claims its copper and nickel extraction won’t pollute, but critics fear contamination downstream. While some politicians call it a blow to Northern Minnesota’s economy, environmental advocates hail it as a victory for science and conservation. The governor’s pause sidelines state regulators from federal reviews and any new permits until legal battles over mining rules are…
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