This legislation builds on years of advocacy by U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, also a Minnesota Democrat, who has championed the ...

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Still looking for a place to go canoe camping in the Upper Midwest this summer? The surge to book a Boundary Waters Canoe ...

From the column: "Minnesotans should rightfully question whether a market-value appraisal process is appropriate for these ...

U.S. Department of Agriculture issues clarification after emergency order seeking to expand logging in national forests.

On Wednesday, DFL Sen. Tina Smith introduced the "Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection Act." It marks the first time in 50 ...

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota has introduced legislation to permanently ban mining for copper, nickel and precious metals ...

WASHINGTON - A bill that would permanently protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from sulfide mining was ...

The U.S. Forest Service will not log in designated wilderness areas like the Boundary Waters, federal officials clarified ...

World-class Hmong American dining, the world’s largest freshwater lake, and excellent mountain biking are just a few ...

There's a chance for Minnesotans to view the northern lights early Wednesday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

Representatives Pete Stauber and Betty McCollum, along with Senator Tina Smith have all introduced bills concerning mining ...