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Report: Minnesota’s water under threat, new policies need to protect lakes and rivers

July 27, 2024April 2, 2022 by Greg Seitz

The Minnesota Water Report looks at six major challenges to clean water in the state, including proposed copper-nickel mines, agricultural runoff, discharges from wastewater treatment facilities, water availability, wildlife habitat, and inadequate environmental rules and laws.

PolyMet opponents take case that mine permits are flawed to Court of Appeals

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 by Greg Seitz

Hearing in St. Paul hosted arguments about numerous contested components of three permits issued to the company by the Department of Natural Resources.

Environmental groups sue to stop PolyMet, strengthen Minnesota mining regulations

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 by Greg Seitz

Eight organizations file lawsuits to challenge permits for the state’s first copper mine and revise rules.

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