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The DNR has asked to hike the cost of fishing licenses, boat registrations, park passes and more. That has split even some Democrats who control the Minnesota Legislature given the budget surplus.
Despite setbacks, the mining industry has not given up hopes of establishing a new era of mining in the state to extract nickel, copper, cobalt and perhaps other metals.
One bill would significantly boost Local Government Aid, a subsidy that primarily benefits Greater Minnesota.
The commission is already tasked with scrutinizing the energy mix of must utility companies.
A debate has emerged over whether to pass more regulations on the electricity sector after requiring utilities to be carbon-free by 2040.