The vote to allow mining near the protected wilderness area came over the objection of Democrats and two Republicans.
Boat and car shows, film and dragon boat festivals, a bartender competition and more things to do this weekend in the ...
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is holding the floor of the Senate in opposition to legislation that would allow copper-nickel ...
The move was a victory for a Chilean company that wants to build a copper and nickel mine, which environmentalists say could ...
Thursday, the Senate voted 50-49 in favor of lifting a 20-year mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
The Senate repealed the Biden-era moratorium that safeguarded America’s most-visited wilderness, with the measure now going ...
Congress’ move to allow mining in a national forest near a wilderness area may have broad ramifications across the country.
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Senate votes to repeal Biden-era wilderness protections in Minnesota, sending bill to Trump’s desk
The Senate on Thursday voted to repeal Biden-era protections for a contentious wilderness area in Minnesota, sending the ...
Congress’ move to allow mining in a national forest near a wilderness area may have broad ramifications across the country.
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Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to end a mining ban near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota.
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It’s a Dark Day for the Boundary Waters and the Future of Public Lands. Here’s How We Got Here
The Senate vote that rolled back protections for the BWCA watershed on Thursday is the latest in a years-long campaign.
MINNEAPOLIS — Environmental advocates and opponents of a proposed mine near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness vowed to continue fighting after the U.S. Senate voted on Thursday, April 16, to ...
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