Walz officially brings Boundary Waters mining fight to the state level
First publishedAug 18, 11:33 UTC
Last updatedAug 19, 03:23 UTC · 11m ago
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The copper-nickel mine between Ely and Babbitt has been a political football for a decade. Congress revived its prospects, but the governor is now using state authority to try to stop it.
Reported by 4 outlets — Star Tribune, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓
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In brief
- What's the story?
- The copper-nickel mine between Ely and Babbitt has been a political football for a decade. Congress revived its prospects, but the governor is now using state authority to try to stop it.
- How widely is it covered?
- 4 outlets, average source rating 6.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 11m ago.
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Minnesota governor signs order to stop any mining efforts in Boundary Waters wilderness
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