Biden cancels mining leases near BWCA
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The Biden Administration has canceled two federal mineral leases held by Twin Metals Minnesota. The move deals a potentially fatal blow to the proposed copper-nickel mine near Ely. This is an MPR News Evening update for January 26, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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