Stauber Statement on Walz Executive Order to Block Mining in Northeast Minnesota

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement after Governor Tim Walz issued a harmful blow to critical mineral mining in Northeast Minnesota.

“In the twilight of his failed Administration, it is disappointing, yet unsurprising to learn that Governor Walz has launched a spiteful and harmful attack against the hardworking people of the Iron Range. His radical, job killing executive order puts thousands of family-supporting union jobs at risk and ignores the will of those who actually live and work in Northern Minnesota. In addition, it jeopardizes the crucial school funding that benefits every district across the state. Next time a Democrat politician claims to support permitting reform, remember what they really mean: eliminating the process altogether, just as Governor Walz has now done. Years of rigorous review, environmental study, and massive private investment have been erased in seconds by a deeply unpopular Governor, who has once again shown that he places far-left ideology above Minnesotans’ jobs and economic future. 

“Simply put, the Governor’s executive order is an outright war on Northern Minnesota and our way of life. I encourage every member of the press to reach out to Senator Amy Klobuchar to see where she stands on this issue. The Iron Range, and every Minnesotan, is watching at this critical moment, and they deserve a clear answer.”