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Game on for S'MORES in the BWCA. GNR fans and biologist name newly discovered snake after Slash. Pro-tup, don't mess with a bear if you don't know Karate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Aug-22-long-show.mp3 National issues dominate random chatter this week, including the Trump administration announcing that it intends to move forward with ending the popular 2001 U.S. Forest Service Roadless Rule. Also, much to U.S. Sen. Kevin Kramer's chagrin, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced no further action examining drain tile easement setbacks. Here in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz delivered an executive order halting copper/nickel sulfide ore mining in the Boundary Waters watershed. Hosts Rob Drieslein and Tim Lesmeister break all that down, plus the latest upbeat state waterfowl spring breeding counts. Other guests include Backyard and Beyond nature columnist Stan Tekiela, and Brian Myres from the Minnesotans United for Conservation, who makes the case for a Citizens Conservation Advisory Council. The post Episode 606 – Roadless rule, USFWS backs off drainage rules, Walz and BWCA, Citizens Council appeared first on Outdoor News.

Economy; Trump’s insane aide Natalie Harp; war updates; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday appearance; Mike Lindell will pay for recount of GOP gubernatorial primary results; more on the BWCA mining moratorium; right-wing activists fail in attempt to impersonate voters in Minneapolis; the MN GOP plan for the elections.

On today's episode, we take a bite out of the Super National Forest, Boundary Waters, and Voyageurs National Park. These sacred and beloved lands have been a major topic of concern and discussion this summer, with destructive wildfires raging across tens of thousands of acres of land for the umpteenth summer in a row in Northern Minnesota. We talk to an educator, colleague, and friend who possesses an embodied knowledge about the interdependence of the water, land, wildlife and knowledge ways that face immense upheaval in light of a 20-year mining ban being lifted by Congressional decree and the threat it poses to the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness, Superior National Forest, and nearby Voyageurs National Park. Chanda Blesi-Geyshick (buleezi-geejick) is a gakijiwanong (gah-key-jee-win-ong) anishinaabe first nation educator, artist, and advocate hailing from International Falls, – a city that sits on the colonial Minnesota / Canada border and is located 11-miles West of Voyageurs National Park. Chanda sat down with me to recall some of her favourite memories of growing up and continuing to hold a relationship with her hometown; discuss some major concerns about the lifted mining ban; and reflect on other moments in modern history where indigenous nations and their treaty rights were not honored when it comes to money-making land grabs.Relevant Links: Letter from Gakijiwinong Anishinaabe Nation Chief Carrie Atatise-Norwegian about meeting with state legislators and a memorandum of understanding between tribes affected by potential BWCA mining: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18gARgx2QE/Letter from Voyaguers National Park superintendents regarding mining ban reversal: https://www.voyageurs.org/news/superintendents-letter  Official language and co-sponsors of House Joint Bill 140: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/140/cosponsors  Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issues executive order directing state agencies not to provide permits that would allow mining to move forward: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/08/18/walz-executive-order-block-copper-mining-near-boundary-waters Press release from Save the Boundary Waters explaining how the U.S. Senate passed legislation that unravels protections for the Boundary Waters: https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/breaking-news-release-us-senate-just-passed-legislation-unravels-protections-boundary-watersArticle outlining Minnesota State Representative Pete Stauber's role in lifting mining ban: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/02/05/stauber-reintroduces-bill-to-reverse-mining-ban-near-boundary-waters  Article explains the 20-year mining ban that was undone by Congress's vote: https://www.eenews.net/articles/congress-overturns-bidens-boundary-waters-mining-ban/  

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the Governor's executive order to stop mining near the BWCA that was recently reauthorized. Is anybody else tired of MN saying "no" to business? Plus, Rep. Pete Stauber who fought to get that reauthorization joins Jason to react. 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by attorney Joe Tamburino to talk about the MN AG's lawsuit against TX to get them to extradite an ICE Agent who's in their custody and is facing charges back here in Minnesota. Then he's joined by Brenna Bobendrier, farmer relations manager with Midwest Dairy to talk about prepping for the State Fair on DeRusha Eats! 5pm Hour: Jason talks about TPT rebranding to MN PBS and is annoyed that everything in MN has to be named after the whole state. Then he talks about his kids being home before they head back to college - and just how many kids are coming back home AFTER college.

Today Gov. Walz announced an executive order to stop new mining near the BWCA that was fought for by Rep. Pete Stauber and mining businesses in Northern MN. Jason wonders if there's any kind of business Minnesota wants to actually embrace, instead of a constant stream of "no's"?

Rep. Pete Stauber authored the bill that reauthorized mining near the BWCA in Northern MN. He joins Jason to react to the Governor trying to shut that down via executive order. As you'd imagine, he's not happy.

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the Governor's executive order to stop mining near the BWCA that was recently reauthorized. Is anybody else tired of MN saying "no" to business? Plus, Rep. Pete Stauber who fought to get that reauthorization joins Jason to react.

Missouri meals in need; war updates;the ongoing troules in small-town America; Republican deficit hypocrisy; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday interview; Gov. Walz puts a moratorium on mining near the BWCA.

It is Tuesday so that means we have to catch up with our friend Torey Van Oot of Axios Twin Cities and she joins LIVE from Afton moments after Governor Tim Walz addressed the media there regarding this new executive order banning the use of BWCA for mining - we get into that, some of her takeaways from last week's primaries and much more!

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Adam Carter with reaction to today's executive order from Governor Walz blocking mining near the Boundary Waters and a tease about some new polling numbers to be unveiled tonight related to our biggest state races to be decided in November.

Adam Carter is in for Chad and he begins the show with Tom Hauser to get some reaction to the executive order from Governor Walz blocking mining near the BWCA. Later, Adam tackles roles of both questioner and answer man during Ask Adam Anything!

Former Governor Arne Carlson tells Adam Carter why he supports the action from Governor Walz today to block mining near the Boundary Waters, discussing his passion for protecting clean water in Minnesota and saying there are plenty of other ways to create jobs all around the state.

Adam Carter is in for Chad today with a great guest lineup including Tom Hauser and Arne Carlson both discussing the executive order from Governor Walz blocking mining near the BWCA, columnist Eric Roper exploring the question of if we have too many towns around the Twin Cities area, Jamie Yuccas with a great mental health discussion, and himself doing both the asking and answering during Ask Adam Anything!

Governor Walz is making sure of that. Reaction to the breaking news from the Executive Director of the Friends of The Boundary Waters, Ingrid Lyons on the WCCO Morning News

Wildfires have now been burning for six weeks in northeast Minnesota, in the Boundary Waters. The fires have burned more than 66,000 acres. And there are more than 650 fire personnel working to put the fires out. Putting the fires out responsibly is much more than just putting down hose lines. Joining Minnesota Now with more about the careful work to preserve the forest ecosystem while fighting fires is Matt Nourmohamadian, a fire resource advisor coordinator.

Minnesota's drought is likely here to stay for a while. That's according to experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA.But there was welcome rain in the Boundary Waters fire zone this morning.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

BWCA back in business! (sorta), drone dashers and turns out any new band still needs to crack the code to beat the Beatles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State legislators from across the country are vowing to introduce legislation that makes it possible for residents to directly sue federal agents who violate their constitutional rights. State lawmakers also plan to introduce similar legislation in Illinois, Colorado and other states.Parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area are reopening to overnight camping today. With firefighters making good progress containing several wildfires in the region, the Forest Service is opening about 40 percent of the Boundary Waters to overnight visitors.The Forest Service says it's monitoring conditions daily for opportunities to open more of the wilderness. Many of the most popular entry points, including those at the end of the Gunflint Trail, remain closed. This summer, blood donations have hit a four-year low, worsening the ongoing emergency blood shortage. The American Red Cross declared a national "blood crisis" in early July as the number of donations have not kept pace with hospital demand. Extreme heat, poor air quality and widespread foodborne illnesses have led to lower donor turnout this season. The Red Cross for Minnesota and the Dakotas is asking individuals to donate all blood types, but there is an urgent need for O negative and O positive blood.St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation for alleged sexual harassment. According to reporting by the Star Tribune, Police Chief Axel Henry has filed a complaint against Her for allegedly sending sexually suggestive text messages to a city employee.A new report finds that federal immigration agents misused force more than 400 times since last summer. Physicians for Human Rights and the Human Rights Center at the UC Berkeley School of Law went through hours of video, legal filings and news accounts in their investigation. According to the report, Minneapolis accounted for a quarter of all cases where federal agents misused force on protesters. Minnesota, other states, will push for ICE protectionsBack into the BWCA: Canoeing campers return to the wilderness after wildfire closureThe American Red Cross for Minnesota and the Dakotas declares blood crisis due to shortageSt. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her under investigation for sexual harassment allegations

Jason talks with Ginny Nelson, manager of Spirit Of The Wilderness Outfitters & Retail Store in Ely, about how the wildfires in the BWCA has affected business and what folks can do to help out

Forest Service officials have announced that parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area will reopen for overnight trips on Thursday, marking the first time visitors have been allowed back since the entire wilderness closed two weeks ago because of wildfires. The partial reopening includes nearly 40 percent of the BWCA, primarily near the Gunflint Trail. Entry points near Ely remain closed, leaving many businesses that depend on wilderness tourism waiting for more access to reopen. MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with Ely Mayor Heidi Omerza about the latest wildfire response, communication with officials and the ongoing economic impact on the community.

In this week's public lands news briefing, we cover three stories:1. Fires in Northern Minnesota continue to burn, including in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness ft. Aaron Kania, retired Forest Service Ranger in the Kiwishiwi District 2. The 10-mile buffer zone around the Chaco Canyon National Historical Park could be revoked, and the comment period ends on July 29th ft. Keegan King, founder of the Native Lands Institute How to comment: https://nmwild.org/get-involved/sign-a-petition/protect-chaco-canyon/Comment by July 29: https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=D949F582-402D-F111-8341-001DD804183B3. On July 10 and 17, the Trump administration made major changes to the Endangered Species Act, including the definition of "harm" and how threatened species are categorized ft. Ramona McGee, Senior Attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center---- Episode Resources:https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/07/24/walz-says-possible-special-session-should-include-bwca-fire-aidhttps://paddleandportage.com/2025/03/14/judges-determine-forest-service-staff-fired-by-trump-administration-will-get-rehired/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395452386_Guardians_and_gardeners_Managing_wilderness_for_the_twenty-first_century/link/68c473e84eef4b024b8b3deb/downloadhttps://wildernesswatch.org/fernberg-corridor-project-decision-shields-the-boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness-from-human-meddling/ https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/07/21/bwca-wildfires-outfitters-plan-for-long-financial-hit https://wtip.org/former-forest-service-ranger-aaron-kania-announces-run-for-minnesota-house-district-3a/ https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/newsroom/releases/limited-access-boundary-waters-canoe-area-wildernesshttps://www.native-lands.org/who-we-are/ https://apcg.org/chaco/ https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/14/2026-14195/rescinding-the-definition-of-harm-under-the-endangered-species-act https://eelp.law.harvard.edu/tracker/endangered-species-act-regulations/ https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/trump-administration-finalizes-endangered-species-act-regulation-reform https://www.selc.org/press-release/selc-conservation-groups-to-sue-over-disastrous-wildlife-rollbacks/https://www.selc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026.07.17-Harm-Complaint.pdfhttps://earthjustice.org/press/2026/conservation-groups-plan-to-sue-trump-over-attempts-to-eliminate-protections-for-threatened-species-favor-corporate-interests-instead-of-science

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A federal judge in Minneapolis will hand down the sentence for Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty last month to fatally shooting former House speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.In court filings, prosecutors asked the judge to impose two life sentences, plus 40 years. They said Boelter caused, “astonishing damage to his victims and the state of Minnesota,” and said he should spend the rest of his life in prison.Boundary Waters permit cancellations will remain in effect through Friday, but federal and state officials say they are developing a plan that could reopen some areas of the wilderness to visitors. A memorial has been set up outside the St. Paul apartment leasing office where three people were killed there Monday. Apartment resident Tsegaab Binessu is charged with shooting that killed the three employees after a parking contract dispute.

Susie Jones sat in for Vineeta and talked with the Mayor of Ely, Heidi Omerza on The WCCO Morning News. 30,000 people are out of luck for their annual Blueberry Arts Festival which has been scraped.

That's what it could amount to, as folks involved with the tourism end of the BWCA battle after Wildfires ravaged parts of the landmark. Dave Seaton of Hungry Jack Outfitters in Grand Marais joined Susie on the WCCO Morning News

The guys talk about the raging wildfires in BWCA and the smoke that has resulted from it, Sauce has a vocabulary fail, Maxx plays a never-before-played Rosie button bar dropSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys talk about the raging wildfires in BWCA and the smoke that has resulted from it, Sauce has a vocabulary fail, Maxx plays a never-before-played Rosie button bar drop

Two YMCA summer camps are closing and sending campers home because of wildfires raging in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness area. The YMCA's Camp Widjiwagan and Camp du Nord, near Ely, are evacuating campers according to the camp's Facebook post on Wednesday, even though neither site has reached “Go” status in the Ready, Set, Go wildfire evacuation protocols.The Forest Service has closed the BWCA through at least Saturday with 17 wildfires burning in the region. Small businesses that help drive the tourism economy around the Boundary Waters are beginning to feel the strain from the canoe area's closure.Forest Service officials say they are monitoring conditions daily to determine when the BWCA can be reopened. There are about 500 firefighters battling the fires, which are expected to burn for weeks.State officials will keep new Medicaid provider enrollment paused in a dozen high-risk service programs for at least another six months.

This hour Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the laziest sports cliches during the summer, and Coller chats up WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about the extreme heat alert, the air quality alert, BWCA.

Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) talks with WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about the extreme heat alert, the air quality alert, concern for fires at the BWCA and more.

Officials with the Superior National Forest say they're aiming to keep the full closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area as short as possible, but they say some of the wildfires burning in the wilderness are now so large that they may not be fully extinguished until there's snow.As wildfires continue, smoke is creating problems far away from the fires as public health officials issue air quality health alerts across much of Minnesota. Four Twin Cities people are charged with evading $1.1 million in Minnesota income taxes. The defendants allegedly received millions of dollars from taxpayer-funded childcare and food programs. A Minneapolis City Council committee passed a resolution Tuesday supporting concession workers at Target Field.

Jason talks with Dr. Lee Frelich from the U of M's Center for Forest Ecology about why the current wildfires that shut down the BWCA are so large and so difficult to control.

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Dalton and Quinn Lammers tell Adam and Jordana how they escaped the BWCA.

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Cargo bikes are the latest rage in the cycling community. Author accuses critics of racism for pointing out the mistake in her book. Sherriff Bob Fletcher still getting grief for merely pointing out Somali gang violence. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. HEARD ON THE SHOW:Wildfire evacuation orders in northern Minnesota as BWCA officially closesCharges possible after fireworks aimed at Hoffman homeTrump backs away from plan to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys talk about how awesome and awful BWCA is, there is so much Vikings news, Hawk digs up some more old audio

The guys talk about how awesome and awful BWCA is, there is so much Vikings news, Hawk digs up some more old audioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As heat waves are hitting the Upper Midwest for the next few days, Xcel Energy says its crews and operation teams are prepared. Xcel says they have more crews on standby and the company also pushed people to sign up for alerts and report outages.The Minneapolis City Council is set to vote this week on whether to approve a reconstruction project on Lyndale Avenue South. Project officials with Hennepin County say the street is due for improvements. But some business owners are seeking a delay. They say they're worried about losing customers as some businesses on nearby Hennepin Avenue continue to struggle after recent road work there.The Minnesota Department of Commerce has advice for homeowners affected by the recent rash of weather events around the state. The agency recommends homeowners document all damages and should not repair anything until talking to their insurance provider first.Enrollment in the state's MNsure health insurance plans plunged 12 percent already this year in the wake of rising health insurance costs.

Alix Kendall is in for Jason. She talks with Christine Kolinski from the US Forest Service about the wildfires that have closed the Boundary Waters and their efforts to evacuate campers. Then she's joined by Matt Taraldson from the Pollution Control Agency about their "maroon" level air quality alert in NE Minnesota and when that smoky air will reach the Twin Cities.

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Alix Kendall is in for Jason. The BWCA has been closed by wildfires - Christine Kolinski from the US Forest Service has the latest. Then Matt Taraldson from the MPCA talks about the air quality alerts that have stemmed from those fires. Finally she finds out more over a construction controversy in Uptown with Stefani Pennaz.

The U.S. Forest Service has closed the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for at least the rest of this week, authorities have issued evacuation orders for the BWCA and some nearby areas, and MPR News is hearing reports about some dramatic rescues of paddlers and campers.MPR News reporter Dan Kraker joined Minnesota Now from Ely, where he spoke to officials leading the firefighting and rescue efforts and to people affected by the fires.

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Colonel David Hunt joins Chad to talk about the end of a ceasefire in Iran and the fighting we've seen over the past few days before Chad says it's time to allow coverage for cell phones at the BWCA.

Chad says the hot weather, fires and now evacuation of the Boundary Waters makes it very clear it's time to allow cell phone coverage across the BWCA.

Federal authorities have handed over evidence to state investigators in the January killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis.And months of planning for a Boundary Waters canoe trip came to an abrupt end for one Minnesota family after wildfires forced the U.S. Forest Service to close the area and cancel all entry permits this week.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Todd Melby. Music by Gary Meister.

The U.S. Forest Service has announced it is closing the entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, after more than a dozen wildfires ignited around Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Governor Tim Walz has called on the National Guard to help. The fires are in remote areas, though some residents of St. Louis County were notified they should be prepared to evacuate. Karen Harrison, a wildfire prevention specialist with the Department of Natural Resources, joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk get an update on the fires and how they're being fought.

Once and for all we're cracking open the treasure chest that is this beauty of a BWCA lake to find out whats inside.   Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud