Scientific research released on connections between mining pollution and wild rice
State-sponsored studies sought to improve understanding of the complex ways sulfate harms the iconic plant.
State-sponsored studies sought to improve understanding of the complex ways sulfate harms the iconic plant.
Automation is revolutionizing the mining industry, quickly reducing employment and the potential economic impact of proposals in northern Minnesota.
Writer profiles the long-lasting conflict between wilderness proponents and mine workers.
After years of debate, scientists recommend a complex equation to calculate how much sulfate is safe to discharge into waters where wild rice grows.
The bipartisan effort was met by bipartisan opposition as Congress wrestled with proposal to withdraw lands in the wilderness watershed from mineral exploration.
Lifelong statesman and environmentalist argues canoe country is too precious to risk polluting with mine runoff.
Communications error results in extension of deadline to weigh in on withdrawing public lands from mining next to the wilderness.
Chilean billionaire suing to advance a proposed mine next to the Boundary Waters also owns the first daughter’s house.
Two hundred business large and small have signed on to a new campaign to protect canoe country and its economic benefits.
Rep. Kurt Daudt sent a letter to President Trump asking him to overturn Obama actions on mining near the Boundary Waters.
Next president could overturn a recent ruling against the proposed mine on the Superior National Forest.
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.
A group of physicians from Duluth and across northeastern Minnesota have written an article about the potential human health impacts of sulfide-ore mining in the state. Article explains how Twin Metals and PolyMet could expose people to contaminants, and how doctors could help.
Wilderness adventurers and advocates leave the wilderness for the first time in 366 days and quickly catch a plane to the capital.
Lawsuit claims 50-year-old leases must be renewed automatically, despite government’s opinion that it has the right to reject them.
NBC reporter travels to the Boundary Waters to interview married adventurers with two months left in their twelve-month trip.
Former MPCA official writes that White Iron Chain of Lakes have few natural defenses against mine pollution.
Comment period opens up for major decision about the future of Twin Metals – or its end.
Adam Fetcher’s experiences in canoe country when he was younger connect to his work today at the environmentally-active outdoor company.
Significant developments have come in a flurry recently, from federal problems for Twin Metals to news that most Minnesotans oppose mining near the Boundary Waters.