Boundary Waters copper mining ban has been lifted after the Senate passed H.J.Res.140 50-49, revoking a 20-year moratorium on copper sulfide mining in the Rainy River Watershed despite opposition from Sen. Tina Smith and a broad coalition of Minnesotans.
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North Star Voices: Breaking barriers thru-paddling with Cory Maria Dack
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the Minnesota History Center will host a free event featuring Cory Maria Dack, an Indigenous Latina educator and outdoor adventure guide, who will share her 134-day journey paddling the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico and discuss the importance of inclusive outdoor narratives.