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The bill to overturn the 20-year mining ban near the Boundary Waters is heading to the Senate floor. Urge your Senators to vote NO on HJ Res. 140!

 

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Breaking: The Senate vote on terrible Boundary Waters resolution has been DELAYED

Feb 11, 2026

Update on February 11: The U.S. Senate vote that will determine the fate of the Boundary Waters has been delayed.
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Feb 5, 2026

Food and meal planning for a Boundary Waters trip

Jan 27, 2026
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Antofagasta fined for non-compliance

Jan 26, 2026
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Department of Natural Resources approves exploratory drilling plan next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Nov 8, 2023
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Can you imagine a mine underneath a lake next to the Boundary Waters?

Oct 13, 2023
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Boundary Waters Gala 2023

Sep 28, 2023
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Thank you for a successful Ely Garden Party

Aug 10, 2023
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Three little kids and their grown-ups go camping in the Boundary Waters

Jul 26, 2023
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4th of July in Ely!

Jul 13, 2023
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We’re going back to court.

Jul 7, 2023
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Important update on our lawsuit to protect the Boundary Waters

Jun 1, 2023
We’ve had a busy five months at the Minnesota State Capitol!
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Recap of the 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session

May 24, 2023
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