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The Minnesota DailyApr 17, 2026

US Senate votes to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters, rolling back wilderness protections

Senator Tina Smith led the Democratic opposition, speaking for five hours on the Senate floor to protect the Boundary Waters from mining.

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Senate Overturns Boundary Waters Mining Ban Following Tina Smith Filibuster
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US Senate votes to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters, rolling back wilderness protections
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The U.S. Senate passed a resolution to lift a 20-year mining moratorium near Minnesota's Boundary Waters, rolling back Biden-era environmental protections in a narrow 50-49 vote.

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