President Joe Biden’s administration today announced its decision to ban mining in the BWCA watershed for the next twenty years. The decision would prevent Twin Metals from constructing its proposed mine in the area.

Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) today issued the following statement in response:

“Once again, Democrats want to kill mining – and with it, hurt northern Minnesota families and destroy our economies. 

“Northern Minnesota could, and should, be an economic powerhouse. We are blessed to have the natural resources that are used in virtually every modern technology, and we can access them while protecting the beautiful northern Minnesota environment that we all cherish. The only reason we are not reaping the benefits already is that Democrats hate mining and stand in the way of progress every chance they get.

“Thank you to Congressman Pete Stauber for continuing to fight against this nonsense.”