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Governor Walz Takes Executive Action to Protect Boundary Waters, Supports Businesses, and Authorizes Disaster Aid

22 Aug 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

Governor Walz issued an executive order banning nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters, addressed small business recovery from Operation Metro Surge, and authorized disaster assistance for storm-hit counties.

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