Opinion | Walz said ‘follow the science.’ His mining order does the opposite.
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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In brief
Governor Walz's executive mining order is criticized for reversing environmental progress without scientific backing or legislative support. The directive undermines six years of regulatory advancement and bypasses democratic processes by circumventing elected representatives. Environmental advocates argue the action contradicts the administration's stated commitment to evidence-based policymaking, raising concerns about industrial interests overriding conservation efforts and scientific consensus.
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Opinion | Walz said ‘follow the science.’ His mining order does the opposite.
"The governor’s executive order throws six years of progress into question without new science, new legislation or the opportunity for a vote by our elected representatives," Dave Lislegard writes.
