Podcasts about Boundary Waters

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This Week in Radio Tech Episode 801 takes us to Ely, Minnesota, where WELY AM and FM — long known as “End of the Road Radio” — is getting a new birth. Civic Media is now the licensee, and Chief Engineer Erick Burnstad walks us through the real-world work of rebuilding a small-town radio station with new studios, a new transmitter, and a new FM antenna system. WELY’s story includes deep local history, a period of silence, and now a renewed commitment to community radio in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters region. Erick shares what the project has taught him about planning, tower work, transmitter replacement, automation conversion, and keeping local service alive while the rebuild continues. It’s a great conversation about the kind of engineering that blends RF, logistics, patience, and genuine hometown purpose. Join us for TWiRT Episode 801 and hear how WELY is coming back to life. Show Notes:WELY - Hometown Radio for Ely, MinnesotaWhere Have All the Broadcasters Gone? - by Charles B. Persons - narrated by Kirk Harnack - YouTube playlist“End of the Road Radio” Enjoys a New Birth - Radio World article Guest:Erick Burnstad - Chief Engineer at Civic Media Host:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on Facebook - and see all the videos on YouTube.TWiRT is brought to you by:Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Aiir, providing PlayoutONE radio automation, and other advanced solutions for audience engagement.Angry Audio and the new USB Phone Gizmo - Put VoIP callers on-the-air The new MaxxKonnect RMT416 Multi Tuner - 4 to 16 AM/FM/WB/HD web-connected tuners in 1 RU Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

This Week in Radio Tech Episode 801 takes us to Ely, Minnesota, where WELY AM and FM — long known as "End of the Road Radio" — is getting a new birth. Civic Media is now the licensee, and Chief Engineer Erick Burnstad walks us through the real-world work of rebuilding a small-town radio station with new studios, a new transmitter, and a new FM antenna system. WELY's story includes deep local history, a period of silence, and now a renewed commitment to community radio in Minnesota's Boundary Waters region. Erick shares what the project has taught him about planning, tower work, transmitter replacement, automation conversion, and keeping local service alive while the rebuild continues. It's a great conversation about the kind of engineering that blends RF, logistics, patience, and genuine hometown purpose. Join us for TWiRT Episode 801 and hear how WELY is coming back to life.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May-23-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show recapping the 2026 Legislative session, which ended last Sunday. The big news is that Outdoor Heritage Fund dollars passed by the skin of their teeth. Then Mark Neuzil, a journalism professor emeritus from the University of St. Thomas and hard-core Boundary Waters advocate, shares the relatively short history of smallmouth bass in northeastern Minnesota. Stan Tekiela returns for the second straight week to talk about the recent cougar sightings in northern Minnesota and the grizzly bear headlines in the Western United States. Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up with the announcement of the 2026 Outdoor News Person of the Year. The post Episode 593 – MN legislative recap, BWCA smallies, cougars and bears, our 2026 Person of the Year appeared first on Outdoor News.

WORT 89.9FM Madison · Feds Remove Protections for Boundary Waters, Roadless Areas Jamie Ervin (photo courtesy Outdoor Alliance) On April 16, the U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to approve House Joint Resolution 140, stripping federal protections against metal mining in the watershed of the U.S. Forest Service's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park. The vote fell mostly along party lines, with all Democrats voting against the resolution.  Republican Thom Tillis of North Carolina crossed the aisle to vote against the measure, while Missouri Republican Josh Hawley did not vote.  The move comes in response to a proposed copper sulfide mine to be operated by Chilean-based Twin Metals.  Permitting for the mine now falls to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.  Meanwhile, on April 21, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers wrote to Brooke Rollins, secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to oppose the U.S. Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule, which includes wilderness protections for some 70,000 acres of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin.  Jamie Ervin is the Senior Policy Manager of the Outdoor Alliance, a coalition of outdoor recreation and conservation groups, and he joined the Monday Buzz on May 18, 2026. Featured image: Section Twelve Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Superior National Forest. (Photo by Daniel Ziegler, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Feds Remove Protections for Boundary Waters, Roadless Areas appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, the real story behind mining near the Boundary Waters wilderness takes center stage, plus why forest management policies must change in the American West.

Congress is poised to approve Stevan Pearce as the new leader of the Bureau of Land Management, which oversees some 245 million acres of public lands and 700-plus million acres of subsurface mineral rights. Hunting and conservation editor Andrew McKean explains what we might expect from Pearce's tenure. OL Podcast: Slashing and Burning at the US Forest Service Randy Newberg's Fresh Tracks Podcast: ⁠Congressional Review Act⁠ Senate Votes 50 to 49 to Strip Boundary Waters Protections in Defiance of Public Opinion, Science It's a Dark Day for the Boundary Waters and the Future of Public Lands. Here's How We Got Here Hosted & produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs. Guest is hunting and conservation editor Andrew McKean. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailDebunking the myths about mining "in the Boundary Waters"...Check out the American Experiment PodcastMinnesota's hard-fought Office of Inspector General bill is headed to Governor Walz's desk (which means DFL legislators are rebranding themselves as anti-fraud), legacy media outlets are asking for $500,000 in taxpayer dollars, and crime is going down in Minnesota everywhere but Hennepin County. On the back half, we get the inside story from Congressman Pete Stauber of his pro-mining wins in DC.Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We'll see you next Tuesday afternoon!Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast  Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#minneapolis #governorwalz #walz #minnesota #legislature #capitol #mn #republicans #democrats #politics #gop #dfl #stpaul #culture #politics #fraud #corruption #hearing #taxes #schools #education

Most canoe trips into the Boundary Waters are days to weeks long, but you can get a good sampling in a long day on the water.

Most of us underestimate the power of media in shaping the future of conservation—until now. In this eye-opening episode, Mark Kenyon, Director of Conservation at MeatEater, reveals how leveraging storytelling and strategic advocacy can tilt the scales in favor of public lands, wildlife, and hunters' rights. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly endless challenges facing our natural resources, this conversation will inspire you with actionable insights on how one voice, amplified through media, can create real change. Mark shares a behind-the-scenes look at his new role — balancing filmmaker, strategist, and advocate — and how MeatEater is shifting its mission to protect and expand access to public lands. You'll discover why focusing on attention rather than just funding is key to winning major battles in Washington and how YOU can use your own platform to make an impact. From navigating political roadblocks to the importance of private land conservation, Mark breaks down the big-picture issues and the small actions that matter most in protecting your outdoor heritage. You'll learn about recent victories like the rejection of the Boundary Waters mining project, the tactics that turn the tide of public opinion, and why some battles are series of ongoing skirmishes rather than one-time wars. Whether you care about federal policy, local conservation, or just want to understand the complex web of politics influencing your access, this episode arms you with knowledge—and hope—that your efforts can tip the scales. Perfect for hunters, anglers, outdoor advocates, and anyone passionate about preserving wild places, this episode is a masterclass on how to be a more effective conservationist without feeling overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the challenge. Mark's insights prove that even in a landscape of relentless opposition, strategic storytelling and informed action can turn the tide in our favor.As Mark puts it, this isn't just about protecting land — it's about fighting for the future of hunting, fishing, and wild places we love. Tune in to discover how your voice, combined with strategic media leverage, can be a catalyst for lasting change.   Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code NFC for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com Check out Troll Co. Clothing at trollco.com/chronicles and enter NFC25 for an awesome discount. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's Frankly is another edition of Wide Boundary News, where Nate invites listeners to view the constant churn of headlines through a wider-boundary lens. He begins with the misleading framing of recent oil production statistics by the United States, which blurs distinctions between crude oil and broader petroleum products. Nate uses this as a case study in how data can be technically correct, yet structurally misleading – particularly when used for political storytelling. The lens widens as he considers whether the peak of the carbon pulse could pass without clear public understanding, especially as access to the underlying data becomes more restricted and fragmented. Nate then moves into the geopolitical and physical consequences of energy strain, focusing on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as a critical chokepoint in global oil flows. He connects ongoing disruptions not only to price spikes, but also to how energy functions as a security commodity. These disruptions also extend into cascading effects on food systems, as things like fertilizer supply and cooking fuel reverse in access and affordability. Moving closer to home, Nate discusses the opening of Minnesota's Boundary Waters for copper-nickel mining, highlighting the tension between ecosystem protection and demand for mineral inputs to power any magnitude of energy transition. He also touches on the rapid expansion of AI data centers and the large share of electricity they use, framing this trend as the economic Superorganism diverting massive energy flows toward its cognitive layer, rather than only its muscular layer. Finally, Nate closes with a reflection on industrial livestock productivity as another expression of a system optimized for high output, but operating under energy conditions that may no longer hold.  Why do we need to think about energy as a security commodity? How much of our future depends on being told the truth? And what have we bred for – in cows, seed varieties, supply chains, cities, and financial systems – that we will not be able to feed, medicate, or transport on the backside of the carbon pulse? (Recorded May 5th, 2026)   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners  

This week, we look at how a federal decision on copper mining could affect Minnesota tribal treaty territory, and a recap of last week's American Indian Month kick-off celebration in Minneapolis.-----Producers: Chaz Wagner, Deanna StandingCloudEditor: Chaz Wagner, Deanna StandingCloudAnchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodEditorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

Episode 129 was recorded live at Canoecopia 2026. We spoke with Tom, a canoe vender at the show, two organizations that share a connection to wilderness and water, and talked to Taylar Foster about an epic trip involving 11 beaver dams, a secluded island campsite and traveling with elders. Enjoy!

Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 28, 2026:We share an update on the fight to end salary compression at MMSD,Examine the widening funding gaps between Wisconsin K-12 school districts,Find out what's next, after Trump ended a twenty-year ban on mining near the Boundary Waters,Recap the Milkweed's award-winning segment on stray voltage,Explore Madison through the lens of beer and books,Learn about some tiny new patients at the Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center,And much more.

A bill to allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense drugs to treat opioid withdrawal passed the Minnesota House unanimously Monday. The Senate is considering similar legislation as part of a larger healthcare bill.President Donald Trump signed legislation Monday that overturned a 20-year ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The Senate passed the bill by just one vote two weeks ago. It allows copper and nickel mines to now resume exploration and submit mine plans. It's a win for Twin Metals, which wants to open an underground mine near Ely.

President Trump moves to allow copper mining at the edge of a Minnesota wilderness area. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

This episode we cover several topics. We start buy covering Pat's turkey hunt this weekend with an old friend of ours. We then move into one of the most controversial topics of our lifetime, killing the Boundary Waters in Minnesota. We talk about how politics can ruin anything whether it's your people or not who are causing it. We then move in to flooding in Fremont Wisconsin. They're calling it a 100-year flood for that area. Next up we talk about how Wisconsin is slashing fish stocking and closing 2 hatcheries. Next, we talk about catching big sheepshead in the river along with taking a 3-year-old fishing. To close the episode, we talk about our second annual sausage fest where a bunch of guys get together to make brats to last the summer. Any comments or questions email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, we have This Month in the Apocalypse, our monthly roundup of news and thoughts about everything that happened in April. James talks about Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and how Kurdish people will not be anyone's pawns. Miriam gives an update on Oak Flat and Boundary Waters. Inmn dissects Trump's latest attempt to gut the Forest Service. Link Together or Not At All by Bex Berryhill Inmn's DnD Mule Trip Host Info Miriam can be found making funnies on the Strangers' Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social. James can be found on Twitter @JamesStout or on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Jamesstout. Inmn can be found on Instagram @shadowtail.artificery. Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness and Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-69f62d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Live Like the World is Dying.

Dave and Nephi cover a series of current events in this episode. Topics include: (1) the recent decision to convene the "God Squad"; (2) what the "God Squad" is under the Endangered Species Act, and its history; (3) the Greyhound Protection Act, and what it meant for bird hunters; (4) the recent decision to overturn a mineral withdrawal near the Boundary Waters; (5) a soapbox/diatribe/frustration about our win-at-all-costs political environment; and more.

The US Senate recently voted to reverse a moratorium on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota, a million acres on the US-Canada border that's teeming with wildlife and crystal-clear waters. The region is also rich in valuable copper, nickel, and cobalt, but Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) says mining in the same watershed as the Boundary Waters poses unacceptable risks.   Also, while electrifying transportation is essential to addressing the climate crisis, the mining of nickel, copper, and lithium required to build out these green technologies brings its own environmental and social costs. To understand these impacts, author and political scientist Thea Riofrancos traveled to the Atacama Desert in Chile, home to one of the largest lithium reserves in the world. She discusses her book, Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism.   And Nigerian conservation ecologist Iroro Tanshi rediscovered the short-tailed roundleaf bat in 2016, after decades when it was believed extinct in the region. The species is still critically endangered, with habitat loss from wildfires as one of its top threats. So Iroro joined with local groups to start a community-led program to develop safer field burning practices and wildfire fighting strategies, and she is the recipient of the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize for Africa.   ---   Did you miss our online event with Dr. Hannah Ritchie and Host Steve Curwood discussing Clearing the Air? You can watch the full recording on our website at loe.org/events! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Minnesota Bound BWCA Mine Special. Chance Adams of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers joins Bill Sherck and, together, they break down the past, present and future of the proposed copper mine on the edge of the Boundary Waters. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota (https://davmn.org/) & Minnesota Lottery (mnlottery.com/)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie Goodwin, Senior Attorney at Earthjustice’s Midwest Branch, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Senate vote that lifted a mining ban on the land surrounding the Boundary Waters. Previously, a 20-year mining ban was placed on the area in 2023.

Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: A toxic sulfide mine just outside the Boundary Waters Wilderness gets a thumbs up from Senate Republicans; Oklahoma lets loose its pet deer into the wild; how paddlefish anglers in Missouri are mutilating then releasing fish; a meteor shower; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, the U.S. Senate overturned a 20-year federal mining ban on land near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Supporters say modern mines can protect the environment while producing critical minerals and boosting the regional economy. Opponents argue the environmental risks are too great and the economic benefits aren't what they seem.MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what comes next and how lifting the ban could affect the environment and jobs.Guests:Julie Lucas is the executive director of MiningMinnesota, an industry trade group.Ingrid Lyons is the executive director of Save the Boundary Waters.

Hour 2 of the show begins with Pete Stauber joining the show. Then Jon talks about the mining near the Boundary Waters, and at the bottom of the hour Jon is joined by Ron Johnson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of the show begins with Pete Stauber joining the show. Then Jon talks about the mining near the Boundary Waters, and at the bottom of the hour Jon is joined by Ron Johnson.

Join us for this unique STL episode as we cover some hot-off-the-press hunting stories, some very important news regarding public lands, and discussions of how deer should hibernate during the spring. Check it out! 

Send us Fan MailIs Walz trying to be Bernie 2.0?!Check out the American Experiment PodcastGovernor Walz flew to Spain to address an international conference of “progressives” (socialists). Is he trying to be the next Bernie Sanders? Good news back home, as U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber secures a major victory and brings Minnesota one step closer to critical mineral mining (which no, will not destroy — or even touch — the Boundary Waters). And lastly, Hennepin and Ramsey county officials are setting a dangerous precedent by breaking protocol and going after federal ICE agents in local courts for their roles in Operation Metro Surge. On the back half, Bill Walsh shares brand-new polling testing whether Minnesotans are proud to be American, 250 years on.Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We'll see you next Tuesday afternoon!Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast  Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok00:00 - Welcome Back!01:27 - Walz is in Spain....with and without the 'S'04:07 - Stop the Tape: The "Guy who isn't the VP"06:58 - Authoritarian calls the kettle black15:32 - Stauber and Minnesota's MASSIVE mining win!20:50 - Mary Moriarty tries to go after ICE agents26:55 - EXCLUSIVE POLLING with Bill Walsh49:19 - Hearing from you all!

Henry talks with Outdoor News Publications President and Host of WCCO Outdoors Rob Dreislein about last week's congressional ruling that allows for mining in the Boundary Waters, why that might not be a done deal, the most disappointing part of it, and more.

This hour Henry and Chris discuss the term "fake news" and it's a silly phrase to use, Lake chats with Outdoor News Publications President Host of WCCO Outdoors Rob Dreislein about last week's SCOTUS ruling that allows for mining in the Boundary Waters, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

Crushing it at work and in the gym while quietly falling apart at home is not strength; it's disintegration. Real masculinity means integrating faith, family, fitness, and finances so that you don't excel in one area while neglecting everything that matters most.Welcome to the Happy, Healthy, Strong Podcast, hosted by Adam Lane. This show explores what sustainable health truly means through supportive nutrition, intentional movement, and habits that foster strength without extremes.Episode HighlightsIn today's episode, Adam Lane sits down with Cory Bolduc to talk about what it actually looks like for men to live integrated lives, where faith, family, fitness, and work line up instead of pulling against each other. With years of experience as a pastor, men's coach, and nonprofit leader, Cory gets into real stories and straight talk about getting out of compartmentalized living, finding honest accountability, and cutting some of the digital noise so you can actually pay attention to what's going on inside.Episode OutlineMeet Cory Bolduc & Integrated MasculinityDisintegrated vs. Integrated MenThe 4F Framework and Life BucketsMen's Emotional Health & the SACHET ToolAccountability That Actually HelpsSocial Media, Comparison, and False StandardsAgreements That Quietly Run Your LifeThe Power of Men in Real CommunityDisconnection, Retreats & Boundary Waters TripsBecoming the Man You Want to Be in 5 YearsEpisode Chapters00:00 Welcome to Happy, Healthy, Strong00:27 Meet Cory Bolduc & his family03:30 What is Integrated Masculinity05:01 Balancing faith, family, fitness, finances11:39 Men's emotions & the SACHET tool13:25 The power of men's accountability groups29:02 Social media, comparison & “highlight reels”33:31 Phone boundaries, family, and parenting41:23 Men's fires, retreats & Boundary Waters trips48:29 Asking “What do I want?” and slowing down51:20 5‑year exercise & practical next steps53:51 Where to find Cory & closing thoughtsAction TakenCory shares a 5‑year self‑audit exerciseDefine the kind of man you want to be in five yearsList how you currently spend your timeIdentify what moves you toward that man and what pulls you away  Listeners are invited to seek real accountability, whether in:   A local men's group or faith communityOne‑on‑one counseling/coaching Cory points men to:   IntegratedMasculinity.life for men's work, groups, retreats, and tripsIntegrated Ministries for crisis couples work and pastoral counselingPractical step: set stronger boundaries with social media, aiming to use it as a tool rather than a distraction (e.g., “post and ghost”). ConclusionA lot of guys look like they're winning on the outside but feel scattered on the inside. Cory puts language to that and shows why it matters to pull faith, family, fitness, and work into the same lane instead of treating them like separate lives. The big idea is simple: pay attention to what's really going on, get around a few solid men who will shoot you straight, and start cutting the stuff that's pulling you away from the man you actually want to be.CTASubscribe to Happy, Healthy, Strong and share this episode with a man who's crushing it on the outside but might be carrying more than he lets on. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oakstrengthInstagram: @oakstrengthFollow Cory Bolduc@integrated_masulinityThank you for listening and giving space to think about the kind of man you're becoming. Every step you take toward integration, showing up, being honest, and staying connected, builds a stronger life for you and the people who depend on you.

Julie Lucas, Executive Director of Mining Minnesota, helps us understand the Senate vote to authorize new planning stages near the Boundary Waters. It would be appalling for any Minnesotan to vote for Peggy Flannagan, considering her being part of the fraud machinery. Monk accused of unauthorized exorcism. Reusse with his weekly sports report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 16, 2026Congress is back in session, Republicans are reckoning with Victor Orbán's fall, With Trump's erratic behavior, rising oil prices, and the Iran War, Republicans are rushing to grab turf before the midterms, Administration is targeting Minnesota by overturning the ban on mining upstream from the Boundary Waters, Trump is threatening to fire Jerome Powell again, Tulsi Gabbard has sent criminal referrals for Trump's enemies to the DOJ, MAGA loyalists are realizing that there may be repercussions for their actions, Republicans are turning back to Islamophobia to reclaim support from their base, Past supporters are considering abandoning their investments in Trump interests, Trump posts frantically about the White House ballroom. Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

Cheri lives in Duluth, Minnesota with her adventure partner, Brent, along the stunning shores of Lake Superior. A two-time breast cancer thriver—first diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage IIIA in 2019 at 39 years old, and again with Metastatic Breast Cancer in 2021 at 41—Cheri continues to live life with strength, joy, and purpose. She leads an active, outdoor-centered lifestyle and seeks inspiration in nature, camping, fishing, hiking, and traveling. Cheri finds peace in collecting rocks, capturing her surroundings through photography, and nurturing deep connections with her family and friends. With over seventeen years of experience in the outdoor and fashion industries in leadership roles, Cheri blends her professional expertise with a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Communicating Arts to share her story through the power of writing. Cheri is a published author whose work has appeared in Wildfire Journal, the only literary magazine created for and by those "too young" for breast cancer and the Boundary Waters Journal, a nationwide wilderness canoe country magazine. Cheri is also trained as a 2026 Hear My Voice Breast Cancer Advocate with Living Beyond Breast Cancer, a national nonprofit organization providing trusted information and a community of support to those newly diagnosed, in treatment, post-treatment, and living with metastatic disease. Cheri looks to alchemize her experience into advocacy and chooses to live intentionally every day to honor her health and healing.   Resources Mentioned: Work with Laura: https://www.thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com/health  Get The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breast-cancer-recovery-coach/id6720763813 Learn about the Becoming You 2.0 coaching program https://www.thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com/you Follow Cheri: https://www.instagram.com/chender1/ Episode #420 https://www.thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com/420 Wildfire Magazine https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/ Boundary Waters journal https://www.boundarywatersjournal.com/   Let's Connect! If this episode helped you breathe a little easier, please share it with a friend or leave a review. Every share helps spread this message of hope, healing, and whole-person wellness.

This week's public lands news briefing covers:1. Recent Big Bend border wall lawsuits with Laiken Jordahl (Center for Biological Diversity)2. The proposed FY2027 Department of the Interior budget and its impacts on BLM lands with Chris Hill (Conservation Lands Foundation)3. The Senate's passage of H.J. Res. 140, overturning Boundary Waters mining protectionsResources & Links:Senate roll call vote for H.J. Res. 140: https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00084.htmCall the U.S. Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121Center for Biological Diversity: https://biologicaldiversity.orgConservation Lands Foundation: https://www.conservationlands.orgSubscribe to the Outdoor Minimalist newsletter: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com

This week on Mel & Floyd: Smarty Pants [The Great Prognosticator] returns!; Sprinkling the fairy dust over war crimes; The Strait of Vermouth??; Boebert declines to meet “King George”; Voter fraud in Colorado; GOP votes to despoil Boundary Waters; And other random topics; Notice something missing?  For the complete Mel and Floyd Experience, buy the CD “The Very Best of James Brown” and play it on your Hi-Fi while listening to this podcast!  Or listen live at 89.9 FM or wortfm.org/listen-live/ every Friday from 1 to 2 PM Central Time. Photo courtesy Inside Weather on Unsplash Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Davenport Braces Itself appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Robert Pilot is diving deep into the recent Senate vote that threatens the Boundary Waters and talking with State Senator Mary Kunesh about the urgent need for “Prove It First” mining legislation. Between updates on education funding and school trust lands, we get an inspiring look at the mission to rescue 2,000 beagles over in… The post Native Roots Radio – April 17, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Adam Carter opens the show with former Governor Arne Carlson crushing Minnesota's political leaders for not protecting the Boundary Waters and Congress now passing a bill to reverse a ban on mining near the BWCA.

Former Governor Arne Carlson joins Adam Carter at the start of the show to share his very upset reaction to reversing a ban on mining near the Boundary Waters. Later, Major Garrett gives us excellent knowledge and insight on Iran and the Middle East, President Trump feuding with Pope Leo and more!

Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect; U.S. Senate votes to strip mining ban near Boundary Waters; PA House passes budget to boost school funding; Diversity in rural IL exacerbates maternity care crisis; Michigan seniors are losing millions to crypto scammers.

Check out the Guffey school in Colorado. Trump and Pope continue their squabble. Mining approved in the Boundary Waters area. Where do our sensibilities lie? Johnny Hedit with guitar news. Heard On The Show:ICE agent who allegedly pointed gun at another car on Highway 62 charged with felony assaultUS Senate votes to strike down 20-year federal ban on mining near Boundary WatersTrump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his ownSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode: the BLM's plan to ban dispersed camping on nearly 14,000 acres near Zion National Park—shifting use to designated areas and two proposed campgrounds, a resolution that could overturn a 20-year ban on copper-nickel mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters watershed,  a Texas man sentenced to five days in jail for stepping off boardwalks onto Yellowstone's thermal features, a settlement to keep the pride flag flying at Stonewall National Monument, tightened South Rim water restrictions at Grand Canyon due to pipeline breaks, Big Bend's Chisos Basin closure being put on hold, and Yosemite's historic Ahwahnee dining room moving to a required prix-fixe menu starting at $95. 00:00 Public Lands News Roundup 00:29 Zion Dispersed Camping Ban 02:37 Boundary Waters Mining Fight 04:29 Yellowstone Boardwalk Jail 05:34 Stonewall Pride Flag Returns 07:08 Grand Canyon Water Restrictions 08:14 Big Bend Closure Delayed 09:04 Yosemite Dining Goes Prix Fixe 10:52 Wrap Up and Subscribe

The U.S. Senate has voted to overturn a 20-year ban on mining on about 350 square miles of federal land near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, paving the way for Twin Metals to renew efforts to open an underground copper mine near Ely, on the doorstep of the wilderness area. Minnesota lost jobs in February, and state officials are linking the decline to federal immigration enforcement.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 Thursday morning to overturn a 20-year ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Republican Rep. Pete Stauber, who represents northeastern Minnesota, introduced the legislation. Both of Minnesota's U.S. senators, Democrats Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, urged their colleagues to vote it down. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the measure into law. Its passage is a win for the company Twin Metals, a subsidiary of the Chilean mining firm Antofagasta, which aims to open an underground copper-nickel mine just south of the boundary waters.Julie Lucas represents Twin Metals and other companies as executive director of the industry group, MiningMinnesota. She joined MPR News host Kelly Gordon with reaction to the Senate's vote.

As a child, Stephanie Pearson grew up like a lot of northern Minnesota kids do: She hiked the Superior Hiking Trail from her home in Duluth and spent summers canoeing in the Boundary Waters. Those adventures kick started her career in outdoors writing. Her job has taken her all over the country and gave her the chance to explore national parks and remotes trails.Now, she's back in Duluth and has just published a book with National Geographic about her time on the trail titled, “100 Hikes of a Lifetime USA” She shared her favorite hikes and how she put this behemoth of a book together on Minnesota Now.

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Adam Carter on several political topics, including the changing future of mining near the Boundary Waters.

The U.S. Senate could vote Wednesday on legislation that would roll back protections against mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. If passed, this would overturn a 20-year ban on mining across more than 200,000 acres of the Superior National Forest that was put in place in 2023. The measure led by Minnesota Republican congressman Pete Stauber passed the House back in January. It has stalled in the Senate since. Chris Knopf, executive director of Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, joined MPR News host Kelly Gordon to talk about the possible vote.

U.S. senators could vote Wednesday on legislation that would roll back protections against mining in the Boundary Waters. Supporters say there are great economic benefits to mining in the area, but those opposed say there are dire ecological risks. State Republican lawmakers took a preliminary step to impeach Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison Wednesday morning. We were inside the polarizing hearing. Plus, a look at the trend of young Minnesotans moving to rural parts of the state. Did you find yourself turning into an amateur astronaut during the Artemis Two mission? There is even more wonder to explore during Dark Sky Week. And we talked with Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea, who is out with her first memoir. The Minnesota Music Minute was Lea's rendition of the traditional song “The Parting Glass” and “Late Bloom” by Zippy Laske was the Song of the Day.

Hosts Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, and Cory Calkins chat with Chef Lukas Leaf of Modern Carnivore and Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters about the recent threats to one of our county's most cherished wild places, stage a crew Hot Tip Off, talk with NWF's Jeremy Romero, and read some listener emails. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.