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Legislators take action

At the start of the year, a group of local citizens took it upon themselves to organize a meeting, a grassroots effort to make lawmakers more aware of the aquatic invasive species infiltrating area lakes. ....

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Environmental permits at Nashwauk iron ore project assured of extension


Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed the Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance bill.
The bill includes language aimed at keeping the mammoth project viable.
Under the language, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency commissioners must wait at least two years after the termination of state mineral leases at the site before beginning action to terminate environmental permits associated with the project.
“It s very important in the event that Mesabi Metallics does not go forward with the current project that the permits do not expire if Mesabi Metallics declares bankruptcy,” Sen. David Tomassoni of Chisholm said. “The only thing that can happen on that site is a project that is the same, so it makes sense to keep the permits valid so the next company to take over doesn t have to go through an extensive environmental review to do the same project that is already permitted.” ....

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Dahms pleased with Senate bills, Swedzinski blasts House climate measure | News, Sports, Jobs


From staff reports
ST. PAUL Sen. Gary Dahms, R-Redwood Falls, and Rep. Chris Swedzinski, R-Ghent, reported on Minnesota Legislature actions this past week. While Dahms was upbeat on a multiple Senate bills dealing with education, housing and the environment, Swedzinski was critical of a climate and energy bill pushed by Democrats in the House.
Both the House and Senate are busy taking up key issues down the final stretch as the May 17 adjournment looms.
Omnibus education bill
The Minnesota Senate approved a bipartisan bill Thursday that funds K-12 schools and transforms the way the state delivers education. The bill emphasizes improving student performance, literacy, and mental health, and empowering parents. ....

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