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How close are major mining and pipeline projects in northern Minn. to being approved?

There have been several recent developments in the legal wrangling between environmental groups, regulatory agencies, and companies that want to build major mining and pipeline projects in northern Minnesota.

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with MPR News reporter Dan Kraker about the latest rulings regarding the proposed PolyMet and Twin Metals copper nickel mines, and the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline replacement – and how close these projects are to being approved.