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GV Wirevia The New York TimesApr 16, 2026Local News

Senate Votes to Allow Mining Near Minnesota Wilderness

President Trump is expected to sign the resolution into law, marking a significant shift in federal policy regarding Minnesota mining.

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Senate Votes to Allow Mining Near Minnesota Wilderness
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The Senate narrowly passed a resolution to overturn a 20-year mining ban in Minnesota's Superior National Forest, paving the way for a major copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters wilderness.

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