Live: Gov. Walz signs executive order to prevent mining near the Boundary Waters
- Posted on August 18, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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Live: Gov. Walz signs executive order to prevent mining near the Boundary Waters
The move comes months after Congress voted to end a ban on mining in the area, reviving prospects for a controversial copper-nickel mine.