Boundary Waters

Stauber-sponsored provisions were scrapped on concerns they would not pass muster under Senate parliamentary rules.

The Horse Creek Fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is fully contained, while 200 fire personnel continue to work on the 94%-contained Jenkins Creek Fire.

Crews are working to map and address hot spots, according to an update from the team managing the Jenkins Creek and Horse River fires.

The Horse River Fire was estimated at 20-25 acres. Crews continue mop-up and repair work on the Brimson Complex fires, which are both nearly contained.

Legislation would end mining moratorium on Superior National Forest and reinstate canceled Twin Metals leases.

The purpose of the Fernberg Corridor Project is to minimize the potential effects from a wildfire where the Boundary Waters abuts residential areas.

The legislation would reverse the Biden administration's withdrawal of mineral leases near the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness.

The U.S. Forest Service encourages visitors to book their reservations online at recreation.gov. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.

While the political playing field has become more favorable for mining, the Republican’s proposals still face hurdles.

The drop is despite the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reporting record high bear encounters elsewhere in the state.