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Solving Minnesota’s School Trust Land Puzzle in the Boundary Waters

Dec 5, 2025

We're breaking down the proposed transfer of School Trust Lands in the Boundary Waters to the U.S. Forest Service. Learn what it would mean for the Wilderness and how federal laws protecting the area create a need to reconcile trust land management with Wilderness preservation. 

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Reflections on Give to the Max Day 2025

Nov 26, 2025

Boundary Waters Winter Camping Packing List

Nov 15, 2025

Planning a Winter Camping trip to the Boundary Waters

Nov 25, 2025
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Inside the fight: Boundary Waters update from the Minnesota Capitol

Apr 7, 2025
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Save the Boundary Waters - March 2025 issue update

Mar 31, 2025
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What’s the latest with the Boundary Waters?

Mar 26, 2025
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Trump’s Executive Order puts the Boundary Waters at immediate risk

Mar 21, 2025
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Save the Boundary Waters Minnesota State Legislative updates

Mar 14, 2025
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Which is better for the economy: the Boundary Waters or a copper mine?

Mar 19, 2025
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Who's who in the escalating rush to ruin the Boundary Waters?

Mar 17, 2025
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What makes the Boundary Waters so special?

Feb 27, 2025
What exactly is copper mining, and why does it pose a threat to the Boundary Waters?
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What exactly is copper mining, and why does it pose a threat to the Boundary Waters?

Mar 5, 2025
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