Today, the Minnesota Court of Appeals announced its unanimous ruling in favor of Minnesota’s nonferrous mining rules. This decision ensures PolyMet’s NorthMet project can continue to take the necessary steps toward the safe operation of our state’s first copper, nickel and precious mine. Earlier this year, PolyMet became the first company to obtain all Federal […]
Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan July 26, 2019 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Honorable Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan, There is a siege underway in our region – one that is attempting to prevent forward momentum of PolyMet Mining’s […]
Honorable Attorney General Keith Ellison 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1400, St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Honorable Attorney General Ellison, St. Louis County needs your help. Our population has been decreasing since 1980, while property taxes continue to rise. Local elected officials have had to increase sales taxes to combat a lack of tax base growth […]
In the wake of Democratic Presidential candidate Jay Inslee’s recent statement in opposition to the Line 3 Replacement project, Better in Our Back Yard stands with Enbridge. Enbridge understands the importance of protecting the environment. Replacing Line 3 is not only a safer way to transport crude oil that benefits the environment, it also represents […]
In response to the latest news regarding the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement project, Better In Our Back Yard encourages the State of Minnesota and its agencies to continue to move forward with the process to permit the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement project, ensuring the safe transportation of crude oil across northern Minnesota. The Enbridge Line […]
Official Statement Better In Our Back Yard (BIOBY) is extremely disappointed to hear about today’s announcement that the Minnesota Court of Appeals has reversed their ruling on the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for Enbridge’s Line 3 replacement project. Replacing this aging pipeline is critical in protecting our environment and strengthening our communities. While this […]
Duluth, Minnesota — Better In Our Back Yard is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Sistad as Outreach Coordinator for the organization. In this role, Ryan connects with public officials, business leaders and the greater community to share Better In Our Back Yard’s positive, pro-industry message. Minnesota’s strict regulations, strong workforce and long history […]
Better In Our Back Yard is excited to hear of the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to renew federal mineral leases for Twin Metals Minnesota. Before Twin Metals can go through a rigorous state and federal environmental review process, they must submit a plan of operation. Today’s decision by the Bureau of Land Management is […]
Better In Our Back Yard is disappointed to hear of Governor Walz’s decision to continue the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s appeal of the certificate of need for the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project. After a four year review, the Line 3 Replacement Project’s certificate of need was approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in […]