Boundary Waters, Donald Trump and Minnesota Senate
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Via social media on Wednesday, June 11, Trump administration officials declared they would initiate the process to reverse a 20-year mining moratorium on the Rainy River watershed.
U.S. House committee approved removing language on mineral leases in northeastern Minnesota; Senate likely to follow.
Top Trump administration officials are vowing to reverse a Biden order that blocks mining near the Boundary Waters.
A tricky wildfire in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota is now completely contained, according to the National Incident Management Organization.
The National Incident Management Organization announced the Horse River fire was 100% contained as of Sunday. The fire, which spread to 13 acres, had to be fought by firefighters who rappelled from helicopters into the remote area.
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