MPR’s Stephanie Hemphill reports on Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness suing to stop construction of a cell phone tower near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
MPR’s Stephanie Hemphill reports on Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness suing to stop construction of a cell phone tower near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
STEPHANIE HEMPHILL: AT&T is proposing a tower 45 stories tall, lit with strobe and beacon lights. Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness says it would be visible from many points in the boundary waters, including Basswood Lake, Fall Lake, and the Kawishiwi River. Friends Director Paul Danicic says the group is open to shorter towers.
PAUL DANICIC: That's what we're asking to do, is to find alternatives that can get local residents up there the coverage that they need without despoiling the Boundary Waters.
STEPHANIE HEMPHILL: AT&T says it's reviewing the lawsuit. Stephanie Hemphill, Minnesota Public Radio news.
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