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MINNEAPOLIS — Two mining companies in northern Minnesota are pushing back against state water pollution rules that aim to protect wild rice beds, saying the mines aren't hurting the cherished
The legal route by the Fond du Lac Band to take on the project formerly known as PolyMet was the first of its kind, as was the outcome. And it could have broader implications for tribes and industry in Minnesota going forward.
The green economy creates a tug-of-war in Northeast Minnesota, where companies seeking mining rights for critical minerals challenge those who want to protect pristine waterways.
Tribe finds ally in EPA, but the mining company disputes the threat.
Recent court decisions call into question key permits for massive PolyMet project in Lake Superior watershed, recognize rights of Fond du Lac Band.