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Last week the US Bureau of Land Management renewed mineral exploration leases for Twin Metals, a crucial step in the Chilean-owned mining company’s bid to develop a large copper-nickel mine adjacent to the Boundary Waters. On Green Visions this week we are joined by Tom Landwehr, Executive Director of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters and former Minnesota DNR commissioner who shares his concerns on how this project will impact America's most popular wilderness area.

National Safe Boating Week is here! In order to have fun and enjoy the water, practice safety. 

Lifejackets, knowing water conditions, and being aware of dangerous water currents are a few ways to stay safe and enjoy your time on the water. Listen for more tips and strategies to avoid dangerous situations.

MN Sea Grant

Larry Weber is hanging out in southern Minnesota, where spring is in full swing.

Actually, it was 85 yesterday; maybe summer has already started down there.

At first blush, an event in Duluth for people who consider themselves "white feminists" might not make a lot of sense.

With a relatively small percentage of people of color in the community, most feminists around here are white, right?

But the Feminist Action Collective has a few well-chosen words on the subject.  "White feminism," they say, "is shorthand for mainstream feminism.  And mainstream movements are made up of - and defined by - people of privilege."

In this surprisingly personal conversation with The "award-winning, million-copy bestselling author Leif Enger," the lifelong-Minnesotan-turned-Duluthian talks about the dangers of admiration, how radio journalism shaped his fascination with people's stories, and how "writing is part of the thinking process."

Ash

Ash is a tan American Shelter Dog who is 1 year old. He came to Animal Allies as a stray and is now looking for his new loving home! Ash is an energetic and friendly guy who would spend all day playing fetch if you'd let him. This smart pup comes with 2 free months of professional dog training, and is looking for an owner who will continue working with him!

Lizzie

Ecolibrium3 likes to say they sit at the nexus of energy, equity and economic vitality.

The new Lincoln Park Solar Garden, however, will sit behind the M&H gas station along I-35 and Michigan Street.

And the project will not only generate energy, it will help folks suffering with "energy poverty" and veterans, too.

More information about the Lincoln Park Solar Garden is here.