Alden Lind
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- Environmentalist who championed a clean Lake Superior dies
MPR’s Stephanie Hemphill profiles Alden Lind, who for three decades was a passionate defender of Lake Superior. He was a leading voice in the successful battle to stop dumping taconite waste into the lake.
- Mainstreet Radio - Mining the Future, part 2
A Mainstreet Radio special broadcast from City Hall in Nashwauk, Minnesota. Program highlights the history, current state, and future of mining in the Iron Range. In this second hour of program, MPR’s Catherine Winter and Martin Kaste present reports from MPR’s Rachel Reabe and Mark Steil. Following reports, a panel discussion with Doug Schrader, president of the Iron Mining Association of Minnesota; and Bob Roots, lobbyist for United Steel Workers, about mining jobs and future industry.
- Lake Superior pollution concerns
MPR’s Jerry Cassidy reports on the ongoing concerns and efforts to address pollution of Lake Superior waters. A growing culprit is coming from the toxic airborne sources.
- MPR Special: Reserve Mining Milepost 7 decision
Midday presents an MPR Special report on the Minnesota Supreme Court's unanimous decision that Reserve Mining Company be allowed to use the "Milepost 7" site for its taconite tailings on-land disposal. Program includes various reports, interviews and commentary from both sides of the court fight.
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