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An Ely group agrees on the value of the Boundary Waters — but they can’t agree on mining
Whether they’re conservative or liberal, people in Ely seem to agree on one thing: they love the Boundary Waters. What they ...
Northern Ontario Business17h
'Water doesn't respect borders,' says opponent of mining in northeastern Minnesota
Friends of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness face 'an uphill battle' preventing new mining operations nearby ...
Tolkkinen: Stauber's plan to mine near the Boundary Waters ignores Minnesotans
Never mind that past polls have found that most Minnesotans, including those in northern Minnesota, don’t want mining near ...
MPR News13d
Stauber reintroduces bill to reverse mining ban near Boundary Waters, return leases to Twin Metals
Northern Minnesota Republican Congressman Pete Stauber has reintroduced legislation to overturn a 20-year mining ban near the ...
Minnesota Capitol bill would bar copper-nickel mines within BWCA’s watershed
Democratic legislators have introduced a bill to bar copper-nickel mines from developing within the same watershed as the ...
DayTripper on MSN6mon
23 Reasons Why Ely, Minnesota Is the North Woods Escape You Never Knew You Needed
If you’re looking for a great place to visit with your family, Ely offers the perfect getaway. Home to... The post 23 Reasons ...
Minneapolis Star Tribune on MSN11d
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber reintroduces bill that would open copper nickel mining near Boundary Waters
Republican control in Washington could open the way for copper nickel mining efforts near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area ...
Bring Me The News on MSN13d
Rep. Pete Stauber proposes 'Superior National Forest Restoration Act' that would reopen area to mining
In his statement, Stauber says his bill would reinstate mineral leases in the area, describing that Biden's decision to ...
Great Lakes Now1d
Back to the Boundary Waters
Erik Grams has been taking trips to the Boundary Waters in Minnesota for over 30 years. It’s his favorite place in the world. But last year, during a fishing trip, there was a fatal accident that left ...
The Spokesman-Review6d
As Boundary Waters reservations for 2025 get snapped up, changes to system are considered
MINNEAPOLIS – U.S. Forest Service officials who oversee the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW ... an owner and guide at Ely, Minnesota-based outfitter Spirit of the Wilderness.
The Post8d
Helena Karlstrom paddles toward the Boundary Waters this summer
Four college students are currently planning an 85 day, 1,200 mile canoe trip from Lake Superior to Hudson Bay.