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The Minnesota DailyApr 17, 2026

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

Representative Pete Stauber introduced the measure and celebrated its Senate passage as a victory for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District.

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Senate Overturns Boundary Waters Mining Ban
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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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