Republicans Deployed a Little-Known Law to Open Minnesota Wilderness to Mining

By Rebecca Egan McCarthy / Grist | April 17, 2026

Minnesota’s Boundary Waters comprise a vast stretch of wilderness bordering Canada, with over 1 million acres of untouched forest and thousands of lakes and streams. Accessible largely by canoe, it is an ecological gem and one of the most popular spots in the country for outdoor recreation. On Thursday, Senate Republicans voted 50-49 to open the area up to mining…Read More

‘Energy Dominance’ Agenda Sidelines Tribes

By Anna V. Smith / High Country News | April 13, 2026

This story was originally published by High Country News.Last fall, construction on the Velvet-Wood uranium mine broke ground in the sandstone deposits of San Juan County, Utah. It’s the first mine that the federal government has permitted under a new expedited “emergency” process that allows projects to go through the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in…Read More

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Republicans Deployed a Little-Known Law to Open Minnesota Wilderness to Mining

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Republicans Deployed a Little-Known Law to Open Minnesota Wilderness to Mining

‘Energy Dominance’ Agenda Sidelines Tribes