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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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The healing power of the Boundary Waters: a Dark Sky Sanctuary

Jan 8, 2025
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Walter Mondale’s Enduring Legacy for the Boundary Waters

Jan 3, 2025
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What's in store for the Boundary Waters next year in D.C.?

Dec 31, 2024
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Boundary Waters Legends

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

Dec 30, 2024
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The Boundary Waters - a land of water & sky

Dec 19, 2024
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Bismark Tribune - Joe Banavige: Burgum can help save Boundary Waters

Dec 13, 2024
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Kids for the Boundary Waters in Washington, D.C.

Dec 9, 2024
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🎉 Our most successful Give to the Max ever!

Nov 22, 2024
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We just made our case for the Boundary Waters in court

Nov 15, 2024
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