The vote to allow mining near the protected wilderness area came over the objection of Democrats and two Republicans.

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The US Senate voted to end a 20-year mining ban near Boundary Waters, sparking environmental concerns and legal threats.

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The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to end a mining ban near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota.

Some celebrate, while others say accountability and state protections from potential mining projects are necessary.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota is filled with more than a thousand lakes and rivers. But a recent vote in congress to allow mining nearby could threaten the preserve's waterways.