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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 47 MIN

The Senate overturned a mining ban near the Boundary Waters. What happens next?

from MPR News with Angela Davis · host Minnesota Public Radio

Last week, the U.S. Senate overturned a 20-year federal mining ban on land near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Supporters say modern mines can protect the environment while producing critical minerals and boosting the regional economy. Opponents argue the environmental risks are too great and the economic benefits aren't what they seem.MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what comes next and how lifting the ban could affect the environment and jobs.Guests:Julie Lucas is the executive director of MiningMinnesota, an industry trade group.Ingrid Lyons is the executive director of Save the Boundary Waters.

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