Watch: Three Months Alone in the Boundary Waters
Adventurer spends November to January in the wilderness, surviving solitude and harsh winter conditions.
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Pair of polls show most Minnesotans don’t want new mines near the Boundary Waters
Phone surveys found broad concern about mine pollution contaminating the wilderness.
Hearing in Duluth Will Offer Opportunity for Public Input on Mining
Event on Thursday will give citizens the chance to speak up about proposal to halt mining on lands near the Boundary Waters.
Twin Metals Owner Revealed as Ivanka Trump’s Washington, D.C. Landlord
Chilean billionaire suing to advance a proposed mine next to the Boundary Waters also owns the first daughter’s house.
Annual Moose Survey Finds Small, Stable Population in Northern Minnesota
Scientists say the number of moose seems to have leveled off at about 4,000 animals for the past few years, which is less than half their historic high.
Business coalition calls for Boundary Waters protection
Two hundred business large and small have signed on to a new campaign to protect canoe country and its economic benefits.
New Invasive Plant Raises Concerns and Questions as it Nears Northern Minnesota
Starry stonewort grows underwater and drives out native plants and fish habitat.
Study: Boundary Waters visitors spent $57 million in nearby communities last summer
First-of-its-kind economic analysis found wilderness users have a significant economic impact in the region.
Open houses and virtual meetings scheduled for Isle Royale wolf reintroduction plan
Events offer opportunity to learn, ask questions, and offer input to the National Park Service.
Reps. Nolan and McCollum Spar Over Twin Metals
Northern Minnesota representative criticized for asking Trump to overturn Obama mining decision.
Winter Weekends Packed with Programs at Voyageurs National Park
Event series includes speakers, hands-on workshops, and other ways to enjoy the snowy season.
Minnesota GOP Official Asks President to Reverse Twin Metals Decision
Rep. Kurt Daudt sent a letter to President Trump asking him to overturn Obama actions on mining near the Boundary Waters.
Interview: Artist David Luke Shows the Boundary Waters’ Warm, Dry Future
New collection of images illustrates how scientists say climate change will affect canoe country.
Public Input Requested on Move to Block Mining Near the Boundary Waters
Federal agencies are now accepting feedback on a proposal to prohibit mining in wilderness watershed.
Forest Service Agrees to Trade Land with PolyMet
Federal government plans to give the company 6,500 acres for its mine in exchange for lands elsewhere on the National Forest.
DNA Study Shows Lots of Lynx Living on the Superior National Forest
Biologists have used DNA analysis to determine that the threatened cats are more common than previously thought.
Minnesota Governor Says Twin Metals Mine Rejection Could Be Reversed
Next president could overturn a recent ruling against the proposed mine on the Superior National Forest.
Watch: Short Film Documents Freemans’ Year in the Boundary Waters
‘Bear Witness” visits the adventurers throughout their journey to share and protect canoe country wilderness.
Park Service Proposes To Re-Introduce Wolves on Isle Royale
Addition of predators would seek to balance moose population and its impacts on the Lake Superior island’s ecosystem.
Federal Government Cancels Twin Metals Mineral Leases
Decision may be fatal for copper-nickel mine proposal upstream of the Boundary Waters and mark the beginning of long-term protection of the wilderness watershed.