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New lawsuit challenges how Twin Metals mineral leases were renewed without review

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 by Greg Seitz

Numerous groups argue that federal government failed to follow law when issuing controversial leases to search for minerals on public land.

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Supporting the Protection of the Minnesota-Ontario border region and Superior National Forest including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Quetico Provincial Park, Voyageurs National Park, La Verendrye Provincial Park, Isle Royale National Park, and Lake Superior. More About Us >