MCEA in the News
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2018
PolyMet land exchange provision defeated in conference committee (the TimberJay, 7/24/18)
End Congressional Delays, Let Courts Finally Review PolyMet Land Exchange (MCEA News Release, 7/24/18)
Group files request for a stay in the diversion of Lake Michigan water for the Foxconn project (Wisconsin Gazette, 7/18/18)
ALJ recommends against new natgas plant for Minnesota Power (Kallanish Energy, 7/5/18)
Minnesota Judge recommends against proposed Dairyland natural gas plant (LaCrosse Tribune, 7/4/18)
Administrative law judge recommends against a new natural gas plant for Minnesota Power (StarTribune, 7/3/18)
Judge: Superior natural gas plant not needed (Duluth News Tribune, 7/2/18)
As Trump touts Foxconn plant, concerns about water use linger (Buffalo's NPR News Station, 6/28/18)
DNR court challenge seeks to derail Wisconsin Great Lakes water diversion proposal (the Manitoulin Expositor, 6/20/18)
Environmentalists challenge DNR approval of water diversion for Foxconn (Sheperd, 6/19/18)
Foxconn plans to sharply limit water use at its plant in Mount Pleasant (Journal Sentinel, 6/19/18)
Foxconn cutting need for great lakes water with 30 million $ system (Milwaukee Business News, 6/19/18)
Great Lakes water advocates get hearing to oppose water diversion plan for Foxconn (Wisconsin public radio, 6/18/18)
DNR approves hearing for legal challenge to Foxconn diversion of Lake Michigan water (Milwaukee Independent, 6/17/18)
Environmentalists' challenge to lake water diversion for Foxconn moves forward (Wisconsin Gazette, 6/15/18)
Challenge to diversion of great lake's water for Foxconn moves forward amidst an upsurge of support for the compact (Urban Milwaukee, 6/14/18)
Judge's ruling against Minnesota wind farms causes alarm for advocates (StarTribune, 6/12/18)
Fight continues over Lake Michigan water diversion plan (Public News Service, 6/12/18)
Prospect of larger PolyMet mine sparks demand for more review (StarTribune, 6/8/18)
Wisconsin seeks to allay other states' concerns over diversion of water from Lake Michigan for FoxConn (Journal Sentinel, 6/1/18)
State news: Foxconn, drones, farmland demand (Door County Pulse, 5/31/18)
Environmental groups working to cut off Foxconn water supply (Mount Pleasant Patch, 5/30/18)
Twin Metals updates copper-nickel mine plants (STEELGURU, 5/29/18)
DNR approval of Lake Michigan water diversion for FoxConn challenged (Milwaukee Business Journal, 5/29/18)
FoxConn water diversion fight: groups challenge DNR ruling (The Journal Times, 5/29/18)
Legal action to challenge FoxConn water diversion under Great Lakes Compact (Milwaukee Independent, 5/28/18)
Environmental group challenges DNR in lawsuit (GreenBay.com, 5/25/18)
Twin metals updates copper-nickel mine plans, including new location for processing plant (Pioneer Press, 5/24/18)
Dayton vetoes bill dropping sulfide standard (ABC news, 5/9/18)
EDF urges EPA to Abandon "lawless and destructive" effort to repeal the Clean Power Plan (Environmental Defense Fund, 4/27/18)
Pipeline plan tests state's environmental-business balance (MPR news, 4/23/2018)
2018 legislature: possible harm to wild rice is simply un-minnesotan (StarTribune, 4/18/18)
How should Minnesota get cleaner water? (MPR News, 4/16/18)
Prospect of growth intensifies debate about PolyMet tailings dam (StarTribune, 4/7/18)
PolyMet updates projected cost, profit of contentious copper-nickel mine (Twin Cities Pioneer Press, 3/27/18)
As PolyMet mine's costs rise, potential profits called into question (MPR news, 3/27/18)
PolyMet restructures Glencore debt (Fox 21 local news, 3/26/18)
New option could clean up lakes (Echo Press, 3/16/18)
New bill would nullify protections for wild rice (The TimberJay, 3/15/18)
DNR receives 10,000 extra comments opposing PolyMet mines (Kxra's voice of Alexandria, 3/10/18)
New wild rice protection begins move through legislature (Duluth News Tribune, 3/8/2018)
PolyMet opponents mark comment deadline rally (Duluth News Tribune, 3/6/2018)
Environmental groups ask for independent court review of PolyMet permits (StarTribune, 3/1/2018)
Environmental groups seek contested case hearing on PolyMet permit (Business North, 3/1/2018)
Projected budget surplus repays $22 million raid on Clean Water Fund (MCEA Press Release, 3/1/2018)
PolyMet Draft Permit "an Environmental Disaster Waiting to Happen," Petition filed for Contested Case Hearing (MCEA Press Release, 2/28/2018)
Joint Petition for a Contested Case Hearing Regarding Poly Met Mining, Inc.’s Permit to Mine Application For the NorthMet Project (Submitted to the MN DNR, 2/28/2018)
EDF: Pruitt should abandon Misguided effort to repeal Clean Power Plan (Environmental Defense Fund, 2/27/18)
Local view: spar over natural gas plant winding up: push renewables over facility proposed for Superior (Duluth News
Tribune, 2/26/18)
Dairyland's proposed NG plants gets pushback from Minnesota (LaCrosse Tribune, 2/21/18)
Iron rangers press their case for PolyMet mine (MPR News, 2/8/18)
PolyMet to hold permit meetings this week (Duluth News Tribune, 2/6/18)
Statewide view: listen to state's hired sharks on PolyMet draft permit (Duluth News Tribune, 2/6/18)
Editorial counterpoint: No, PolyMet process would set a low bar (StarTribune, 1/18/18)
Nonferrous mining industry keeps pressing forward (Business North, 1/15/2018)
MPCA seeks to deny Minntac water permit variance (Business North, 1/9/18)
MN precious metals mine advances to draft permit stage (Public News Service, 1/08/2018)
With Minnesota mining permit, PolyMet proposal reaches a turning point (StarTribune, 1/5/18)
Sustainable: planners charting Minnesota's energy future (Finance & Commerce, 1/2/18)
End Congressional Delays, Let Courts Finally Review PolyMet Land Exchange (MCEA News Release, 7/24/18)
Group files request for a stay in the diversion of Lake Michigan water for the Foxconn project (Wisconsin Gazette, 7/18/18)
ALJ recommends against new natgas plant for Minnesota Power (Kallanish Energy, 7/5/18)
Minnesota Judge recommends against proposed Dairyland natural gas plant (LaCrosse Tribune, 7/4/18)
Administrative law judge recommends against a new natural gas plant for Minnesota Power (StarTribune, 7/3/18)
Judge: Superior natural gas plant not needed (Duluth News Tribune, 7/2/18)
As Trump touts Foxconn plant, concerns about water use linger (Buffalo's NPR News Station, 6/28/18)
DNR court challenge seeks to derail Wisconsin Great Lakes water diversion proposal (the Manitoulin Expositor, 6/20/18)
Environmentalists challenge DNR approval of water diversion for Foxconn (Sheperd, 6/19/18)
Foxconn plans to sharply limit water use at its plant in Mount Pleasant (Journal Sentinel, 6/19/18)
Foxconn cutting need for great lakes water with 30 million $ system (Milwaukee Business News, 6/19/18)
Great Lakes water advocates get hearing to oppose water diversion plan for Foxconn (Wisconsin public radio, 6/18/18)
DNR approves hearing for legal challenge to Foxconn diversion of Lake Michigan water (Milwaukee Independent, 6/17/18)
Environmentalists' challenge to lake water diversion for Foxconn moves forward (Wisconsin Gazette, 6/15/18)
Challenge to diversion of great lake's water for Foxconn moves forward amidst an upsurge of support for the compact (Urban Milwaukee, 6/14/18)
Judge's ruling against Minnesota wind farms causes alarm for advocates (StarTribune, 6/12/18)
Fight continues over Lake Michigan water diversion plan (Public News Service, 6/12/18)
Prospect of larger PolyMet mine sparks demand for more review (StarTribune, 6/8/18)
Wisconsin seeks to allay other states' concerns over diversion of water from Lake Michigan for FoxConn (Journal Sentinel, 6/1/18)
State news: Foxconn, drones, farmland demand (Door County Pulse, 5/31/18)
Environmental groups working to cut off Foxconn water supply (Mount Pleasant Patch, 5/30/18)
Twin Metals updates copper-nickel mine plants (STEELGURU, 5/29/18)
DNR approval of Lake Michigan water diversion for FoxConn challenged (Milwaukee Business Journal, 5/29/18)
FoxConn water diversion fight: groups challenge DNR ruling (The Journal Times, 5/29/18)
Legal action to challenge FoxConn water diversion under Great Lakes Compact (Milwaukee Independent, 5/28/18)
Environmental group challenges DNR in lawsuit (GreenBay.com, 5/25/18)
Twin metals updates copper-nickel mine plans, including new location for processing plant (Pioneer Press, 5/24/18)
Dayton vetoes bill dropping sulfide standard (ABC news, 5/9/18)
EDF urges EPA to Abandon "lawless and destructive" effort to repeal the Clean Power Plan (Environmental Defense Fund, 4/27/18)
Pipeline plan tests state's environmental-business balance (MPR news, 4/23/2018)
2018 legislature: possible harm to wild rice is simply un-minnesotan (StarTribune, 4/18/18)
How should Minnesota get cleaner water? (MPR News, 4/16/18)
Prospect of growth intensifies debate about PolyMet tailings dam (StarTribune, 4/7/18)
PolyMet updates projected cost, profit of contentious copper-nickel mine (Twin Cities Pioneer Press, 3/27/18)
As PolyMet mine's costs rise, potential profits called into question (MPR news, 3/27/18)
PolyMet restructures Glencore debt (Fox 21 local news, 3/26/18)
New option could clean up lakes (Echo Press, 3/16/18)
New bill would nullify protections for wild rice (The TimberJay, 3/15/18)
DNR receives 10,000 extra comments opposing PolyMet mines (Kxra's voice of Alexandria, 3/10/18)
New wild rice protection begins move through legislature (Duluth News Tribune, 3/8/2018)
PolyMet opponents mark comment deadline rally (Duluth News Tribune, 3/6/2018)
Environmental groups ask for independent court review of PolyMet permits (StarTribune, 3/1/2018)
Environmental groups seek contested case hearing on PolyMet permit (Business North, 3/1/2018)
Projected budget surplus repays $22 million raid on Clean Water Fund (MCEA Press Release, 3/1/2018)
PolyMet Draft Permit "an Environmental Disaster Waiting to Happen," Petition filed for Contested Case Hearing (MCEA Press Release, 2/28/2018)
Joint Petition for a Contested Case Hearing Regarding Poly Met Mining, Inc.’s Permit to Mine Application For the NorthMet Project (Submitted to the MN DNR, 2/28/2018)
EDF: Pruitt should abandon Misguided effort to repeal Clean Power Plan (Environmental Defense Fund, 2/27/18)
Local view: spar over natural gas plant winding up: push renewables over facility proposed for Superior (Duluth News
Tribune, 2/26/18)
Dairyland's proposed NG plants gets pushback from Minnesota (LaCrosse Tribune, 2/21/18)
Iron rangers press their case for PolyMet mine (MPR News, 2/8/18)
PolyMet to hold permit meetings this week (Duluth News Tribune, 2/6/18)
Statewide view: listen to state's hired sharks on PolyMet draft permit (Duluth News Tribune, 2/6/18)
Editorial counterpoint: No, PolyMet process would set a low bar (StarTribune, 1/18/18)
Nonferrous mining industry keeps pressing forward (Business North, 1/15/2018)
MPCA seeks to deny Minntac water permit variance (Business North, 1/9/18)
MN precious metals mine advances to draft permit stage (Public News Service, 1/08/2018)
With Minnesota mining permit, PolyMet proposal reaches a turning point (StarTribune, 1/5/18)
Sustainable: planners charting Minnesota's energy future (Finance & Commerce, 1/2/18)
2017
PolyMet adds more money to cover clean-up of mine project (The TimberJay, 12/21/17)
State Predicts PolyMet would need 1B to cover risks from copper-nickel mine (StarTribune, 12/20/17)
Minn. cities want a break as they face costly sewer work, new rules (12/15/17)
COP23: The US is out, but we are still in (MINNPOST, 11/10/17)
The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy awards two local legislators (LillieNews.com, 10/12/17)
Clean water vs. farm profits at heart of debate over new fertilizer rules (StarTribune, 10/10/17)
Eaton recognized for environmental leadership in Minnesota (Sun Post, 10/10/17)
Otto Bremer trust awards 150 grants totaling 8.9 million (Asian American Press, 10/8/17)
DNR refuses to extend comment period for PolyMet dam permits (US News, 9/29/17)
Protests expected at Minnesota hearing to replace oil pipeline (NPR News, 9/29/17)
Does Minnesota really need a new oil pipe line? (MPR News, 9/26/17)
State releases draft dam safety projects for PolyMet project (Business North, 9/15/17)
Comment period opens on PolyMet mine dam safety permits (US News, 9/15/17)
Draft permit signals DNR is OK with PolyMet dam plan (MPR News, 9/15/17)
Enbridge's plans to build tar sands pipeline through Minnesota just hit a snag (ThinkProgress, 9/12/17)
Obituary: Angus Wurtele, arts donor and former CEO of Valspar (StarTribune, 9/4/17)
State's are using social cost of carbon in energy decisions, despite Trump's opposition (8/14/17)
Water quality remains a Minnesota problem. State launches effort to make improvements (Duluth News Tribune, 8/11/17)
Duluth for Clean Water asking for PolyMet Evidentiary Hearing (Fox 21 News, 8/06/2017)
"Social cost' of carbon dioxide emissions from power plants increased (Star Tribune, 7/27/2017)
Rep. Nolan tries to balance mining support with climate change opposition (Star Tribune, 7/13/2017)
Twin Cities metro's outward sprawl slowed following recession (Star Tribune, 6/29/2017)
(Minnesota Power) rate hikes not needed to grow clean energy, protect environment (Duluth News Tribune, 6/29/2017)
DNR strips public status from 640 miles of Minnesota streams (KSTP-TV, 6/18/2017)
MCEA appeals DNR public waters ruling to delete water protections (Outdoor News, 6/16/2017)
Rice County creek included in challenge to DNR stream action (Faribault Daily News, 6/12/2017)
Environmental group challenges DNR stream action (Fargo Forum, 6/9/2017)
Program rewarding farmers who protect water quality small, but growing (MPR News, 5/23/2017)
New environmental review weighs alternative routes for Enbridge pipeline (MPR News, 5/15/2017)
New report says PolyMet mine risk fund is millions short (Star Tribune, 5/13/2017)
Expert cautions state on costs to close PolyMet (Duluth News Tribune, 5/6/2017)
Iowa farmers won water pollution court fight; water still polluted (Minnesota Public Radio News, 4/25/2017)
Three new cases expand the challenge to land exchange for PolyMet project (Minnpost, 4/13/2017)
MPCA slams US Steel over pattern of delay (Timberjay, 4/12/2017)
Environmental groups seek to intervene in US Steel lawsuit (Timberjay, 4/6/2017)
Robert Dunn, who balanced business with environmentalism, dies at 94 (Star Tribune, 3/30/2017)
More suits filed in land exchange for PolyMet (Timberjay, 3/29/2017)
4 lawsuits now seek to block PolyMet mine land exchange (Associated Press, 3/28/2017)
Enviros sue Forest Service over Minn. mine land swap (Greenwire, 3/28/2017)
PolyMet land deal faces another lawsuit (Mesabi Daily News, 3/27/2017)
Suit filed in federal court to overturn Forest Service decision on land exchange with PolyMet (Fox21 Duluth, 3/27/2017)
Lawsuit filed over PolyMet land exchange (Duluth News Tribune, 3/27/2017)
Environmental groups file another suit over 'sweetheart' PolyMet deal (Minnesota Public Radio News, 3/27/2017)
Environmentalists allege faulty appraisal in PolyMet land swap (Star Tribune, 3/27/2017)
Does Neil Gorsuch's nomination portend shift in balance between judges, regulators? (Star Tribune, 3/25/2017)
In Oak Grove, a fight over sprawling development illustrates Met Council tensions (Star Tribune, 3/25/2017)
Lawmakers eyeing state's environmental regulatory process for changes (Minnesota Public Radio News, 3/23/2017)
Republicans still want buffer law changes, but Dayton won't bend (Minnesota Public Radio News, 3/22/2017)
Minnesota utility's long-term plan calls for more renewables, less coal (Midwest Energy News, 3/21/2017)
Scientists bend lawmakers' ears about Great Lakes (Public News Service, 3/20/2017)
EPA cuts debated in Minnesota (Minnesota Public Radio News, 3/17/17)
Environmentalists decry bills advanced by GOP lawmakers (Associated Press, 3/14/17)
Factory farming: debate heats up in southern Minnesota (Mankato Free Press, 3/8/2017)
US Steel, environmental groups at odds with regulator (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2/27/17)
Dueling Lawsuits over Minntac Permit (Agate Magazine, 2/22/2017)
PolyMet clears major hurdle with federal land exchange (Star Tribune, 1/9/2017)
Forest Service OKs land swap for proposed PolyMet mine (MPR News, 1/9/2017)
Action: PolyMet Water Appropriations
State Predicts PolyMet would need 1B to cover risks from copper-nickel mine (StarTribune, 12/20/17)
Minn. cities want a break as they face costly sewer work, new rules (12/15/17)
COP23: The US is out, but we are still in (MINNPOST, 11/10/17)
The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy awards two local legislators (LillieNews.com, 10/12/17)
Clean water vs. farm profits at heart of debate over new fertilizer rules (StarTribune, 10/10/17)
Eaton recognized for environmental leadership in Minnesota (Sun Post, 10/10/17)
Otto Bremer trust awards 150 grants totaling 8.9 million (Asian American Press, 10/8/17)
DNR refuses to extend comment period for PolyMet dam permits (US News, 9/29/17)
Protests expected at Minnesota hearing to replace oil pipeline (NPR News, 9/29/17)
Does Minnesota really need a new oil pipe line? (MPR News, 9/26/17)
State releases draft dam safety projects for PolyMet project (Business North, 9/15/17)
Comment period opens on PolyMet mine dam safety permits (US News, 9/15/17)
Draft permit signals DNR is OK with PolyMet dam plan (MPR News, 9/15/17)
Enbridge's plans to build tar sands pipeline through Minnesota just hit a snag (ThinkProgress, 9/12/17)
Obituary: Angus Wurtele, arts donor and former CEO of Valspar (StarTribune, 9/4/17)
State's are using social cost of carbon in energy decisions, despite Trump's opposition (8/14/17)
Water quality remains a Minnesota problem. State launches effort to make improvements (Duluth News Tribune, 8/11/17)
Duluth for Clean Water asking for PolyMet Evidentiary Hearing (Fox 21 News, 8/06/2017)
"Social cost' of carbon dioxide emissions from power plants increased (Star Tribune, 7/27/2017)
Rep. Nolan tries to balance mining support with climate change opposition (Star Tribune, 7/13/2017)
Twin Cities metro's outward sprawl slowed following recession (Star Tribune, 6/29/2017)
(Minnesota Power) rate hikes not needed to grow clean energy, protect environment (Duluth News Tribune, 6/29/2017)
DNR strips public status from 640 miles of Minnesota streams (KSTP-TV, 6/18/2017)
MCEA appeals DNR public waters ruling to delete water protections (Outdoor News, 6/16/2017)
Rice County creek included in challenge to DNR stream action (Faribault Daily News, 6/12/2017)
Environmental group challenges DNR stream action (Fargo Forum, 6/9/2017)
Program rewarding farmers who protect water quality small, but growing (MPR News, 5/23/2017)
New environmental review weighs alternative routes for Enbridge pipeline (MPR News, 5/15/2017)
New report says PolyMet mine risk fund is millions short (Star Tribune, 5/13/2017)
Expert cautions state on costs to close PolyMet (Duluth News Tribune, 5/6/2017)
Iowa farmers won water pollution court fight; water still polluted (Minnesota Public Radio News, 4/25/2017)
Three new cases expand the challenge to land exchange for PolyMet project (Minnpost, 4/13/2017)
MPCA slams US Steel over pattern of delay (Timberjay, 4/12/2017)
Environmental groups seek to intervene in US Steel lawsuit (Timberjay, 4/6/2017)
Robert Dunn, who balanced business with environmentalism, dies at 94 (Star Tribune, 3/30/2017)
More suits filed in land exchange for PolyMet (Timberjay, 3/29/2017)
4 lawsuits now seek to block PolyMet mine land exchange (Associated Press, 3/28/2017)
Enviros sue Forest Service over Minn. mine land swap (Greenwire, 3/28/2017)
PolyMet land deal faces another lawsuit (Mesabi Daily News, 3/27/2017)
Suit filed in federal court to overturn Forest Service decision on land exchange with PolyMet (Fox21 Duluth, 3/27/2017)
Lawsuit filed over PolyMet land exchange (Duluth News Tribune, 3/27/2017)
Environmental groups file another suit over 'sweetheart' PolyMet deal (Minnesota Public Radio News, 3/27/2017)
Environmentalists allege faulty appraisal in PolyMet land swap (Star Tribune, 3/27/2017)
Does Neil Gorsuch's nomination portend shift in balance between judges, regulators? (Star Tribune, 3/25/2017)
In Oak Grove, a fight over sprawling development illustrates Met Council tensions (Star Tribune, 3/25/2017)
Lawmakers eyeing state's environmental regulatory process for changes (Minnesota Public Radio News, 3/23/2017)
Republicans still want buffer law changes, but Dayton won't bend (Minnesota Public Radio News, 3/22/2017)
Minnesota utility's long-term plan calls for more renewables, less coal (Midwest Energy News, 3/21/2017)
Scientists bend lawmakers' ears about Great Lakes (Public News Service, 3/20/2017)
EPA cuts debated in Minnesota (Minnesota Public Radio News, 3/17/17)
Environmentalists decry bills advanced by GOP lawmakers (Associated Press, 3/14/17)
Factory farming: debate heats up in southern Minnesota (Mankato Free Press, 3/8/2017)
US Steel, environmental groups at odds with regulator (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2/27/17)
Dueling Lawsuits over Minntac Permit (Agate Magazine, 2/22/2017)
PolyMet clears major hurdle with federal land exchange (Star Tribune, 1/9/2017)
Forest Service OKs land swap for proposed PolyMet mine (MPR News, 1/9/2017)
Action: PolyMet Water Appropriations
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2016Minnesota Looks To Tighten Mining Wastewater Regulations (Water Online, 12/16/2016)
Environmental groups drop lawsuit against MPCA over Minntac's long-expired water permit (Star Tribune, 12/8/2016) VIDEO: The Dakota Access Pipeline Construction Delay Has Widespread Ramifications (KSTP, 12/6/2016) VIDEO: Pipeline decisions expected (CTV, 12/1/2016) Federal Cabinet to make a decision on Line 3 this week, Enbridge's largest pipeline project ever (CBC News Canada, 11/23/2016) |
States Get A "Wake Up Call" (Star Tribune, 11/18/2016)
Review blasts states and EPA for failing to protect Mississippi River (Star Tribune, 11/17/2016)
Minnesota pollution regulators propose for first time deadlines for Minntac tailings basin to meet goals (Star Tribune, 11/15/2016)
VIDEO: Minnesota faces lawsuit due to expired Minntac permit (KBJR 6, 11/11/2016)
Environmentalists sue state over Minntac water permit (MPR News, 11/10/2016)
Lawsuit alleges lax regulation of major Minnesota taconite mine (Star Tribune, 11/9/2016)
Lawsuit wants Minntac discharge regulated (Duluth News Tribune, 11/9/2016)
Sandpiper dead, Enbridge continues Line 3 Pipeline project across same pristine environment threatened by Sandpiper pipeline route (The Pilot-Independent, 10/12/2016)
Environmental groups question climate change analysis for PolyMet mine (MPR News, 10/7/2016)
Northern MN Oil Pipeline May Face Further Delays (Alpha News, 9/29/2016)
Minnesota groups question proposed oil pipeline plans (The Washington Times, 9/27/2016)
Groups question Enbridge's plans for proposed oil pipeline project (MPR News, 9/26/2016)
Water program offers hope, but not solution to problems (Mankato Free Press, 9/17/2016)
The North Dakota Pipeline Fight Is Not Really About Environmental Risks (BuzzFeed News, 9/12/2016)
Evidentiary hearing on PolyMet necessary, sensible (Duluth News Tribune, 9/5/2016)
Enbridge Energy pulling plug on Sandpiper pipeline (Star Tribune, 9/2/2016)
Court Of Appeals Gives OK To National Group To Join Trom Appeal (Dodge County Independent, 8/24/2016)
Northern Minnesota oil pipeline's future unclear after Enbridge deal (MPR News, 8/3/2016)
EPA presses Minnesota over laws exempting taconite firms from wild rice rules (Star Tribune, 7/18/2016)
PolyMet submits first permits for copper mine (Duluth News Tribune, 7/11/2016)
PolyMet files first major mine permit applications (MPR News, 7/11/2016)
Protecting the water of Northern Minnesota (Aitkin Age, 7/9/2016)
Public Utilities Commission protects customers from Minnesota Power's aging coal plants (Sierra Club, 6/9/2016)
Does Minnesota have the solution to better water quality? (The Des Moines Register, 5/22/2016)
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency commissioner: Permitting process for taconite mines 'on pause' (MinnPost, 5/2/2016)
Peabody coal's contrarian scientist witnesses lose their court case (The Guardian, 5/2/2016)
Great Lakes Compact must be protected, with no exceptions (Star Tribune, 4/29/2016)
Environmentalists' Views: Four questions PolyMet won’t answer (Duluth News Tribune, 4/28/2016)
ALJ: Minnesota Should Use Federal Costs of Carbon in Decisions (Bloomberg BNA, 4/19/2016)
Updated climate change costs make coal-fired power less attractive (Minnesota Public Radio, 4/18/2016)
Buffer change passes committee (West Central Tribune, 3/16/2016)
4 tough questions on PolyMet copper-nickel mine (Star Tribune, 3/9/2016)
Minnesota conservation groups attack EPA-approved pollution control plan (Great Lakes Echo, 3/8/2016)
Minnesota Power Loses Round One in Rate Case (Energy Manager Today, 2/23/2016)
Public Sharply Divided Over Waukesha Proposal to Divert Lake Michigan Water (Milwaukee Public Radio, 2/19/2016)
Minnesota's buffer law triggers a new debate: Which waters are covered? (Star Tribune, 2/14/2016)
We want Minnesota to have clean water, if the other guy pays for it (Star Tribune, 2/5/2016)
Minnesota utility seeks to shift costs from industry to homeowners (Midwest Energy News, 1/13/2016)
Review blasts states and EPA for failing to protect Mississippi River (Star Tribune, 11/17/2016)
Minnesota pollution regulators propose for first time deadlines for Minntac tailings basin to meet goals (Star Tribune, 11/15/2016)
VIDEO: Minnesota faces lawsuit due to expired Minntac permit (KBJR 6, 11/11/2016)
Environmentalists sue state over Minntac water permit (MPR News, 11/10/2016)
Lawsuit alleges lax regulation of major Minnesota taconite mine (Star Tribune, 11/9/2016)
Lawsuit wants Minntac discharge regulated (Duluth News Tribune, 11/9/2016)
Sandpiper dead, Enbridge continues Line 3 Pipeline project across same pristine environment threatened by Sandpiper pipeline route (The Pilot-Independent, 10/12/2016)
Environmental groups question climate change analysis for PolyMet mine (MPR News, 10/7/2016)
Northern MN Oil Pipeline May Face Further Delays (Alpha News, 9/29/2016)
Minnesota groups question proposed oil pipeline plans (The Washington Times, 9/27/2016)
Groups question Enbridge's plans for proposed oil pipeline project (MPR News, 9/26/2016)
Water program offers hope, but not solution to problems (Mankato Free Press, 9/17/2016)
The North Dakota Pipeline Fight Is Not Really About Environmental Risks (BuzzFeed News, 9/12/2016)
Evidentiary hearing on PolyMet necessary, sensible (Duluth News Tribune, 9/5/2016)
Enbridge Energy pulling plug on Sandpiper pipeline (Star Tribune, 9/2/2016)
Court Of Appeals Gives OK To National Group To Join Trom Appeal (Dodge County Independent, 8/24/2016)
Northern Minnesota oil pipeline's future unclear after Enbridge deal (MPR News, 8/3/2016)
EPA presses Minnesota over laws exempting taconite firms from wild rice rules (Star Tribune, 7/18/2016)
PolyMet submits first permits for copper mine (Duluth News Tribune, 7/11/2016)
PolyMet files first major mine permit applications (MPR News, 7/11/2016)
Protecting the water of Northern Minnesota (Aitkin Age, 7/9/2016)
Public Utilities Commission protects customers from Minnesota Power's aging coal plants (Sierra Club, 6/9/2016)
Does Minnesota have the solution to better water quality? (The Des Moines Register, 5/22/2016)
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency commissioner: Permitting process for taconite mines 'on pause' (MinnPost, 5/2/2016)
Peabody coal's contrarian scientist witnesses lose their court case (The Guardian, 5/2/2016)
Great Lakes Compact must be protected, with no exceptions (Star Tribune, 4/29/2016)
Environmentalists' Views: Four questions PolyMet won’t answer (Duluth News Tribune, 4/28/2016)
ALJ: Minnesota Should Use Federal Costs of Carbon in Decisions (Bloomberg BNA, 4/19/2016)
Updated climate change costs make coal-fired power less attractive (Minnesota Public Radio, 4/18/2016)
Buffer change passes committee (West Central Tribune, 3/16/2016)
4 tough questions on PolyMet copper-nickel mine (Star Tribune, 3/9/2016)
Minnesota conservation groups attack EPA-approved pollution control plan (Great Lakes Echo, 3/8/2016)
Minnesota Power Loses Round One in Rate Case (Energy Manager Today, 2/23/2016)
Public Sharply Divided Over Waukesha Proposal to Divert Lake Michigan Water (Milwaukee Public Radio, 2/19/2016)
Minnesota's buffer law triggers a new debate: Which waters are covered? (Star Tribune, 2/14/2016)
We want Minnesota to have clean water, if the other guy pays for it (Star Tribune, 2/5/2016)
Minnesota utility seeks to shift costs from industry to homeowners (Midwest Energy News, 1/13/2016)
