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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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Visiting the Boundary Waters During COVID-19

Jul 13, 2020
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Garage Sale Results

Jul 6, 2020
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Running across the Boundary Waters - Update

Jul 2, 2020
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Know the Issue

We must stop the rush to ruin the Boundary Waters.

Jun 29, 2020
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Wilderness Love Story

Jun 24, 2020
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Minnesota's Rules Won't Protect the Boundary Waters

Jun 24, 2020
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Letter to Star Tribune from retired miner Bob Tammen

Jun 23, 2020
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Trump Administration changes environmental rules that put the Boundary Waters in even greater danger.

Jun 17, 2020
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Support Local Northern Businesses

Jun 17, 2020
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