Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Antofagasta’s plan to ruin the Boundary Waters. Can you help us fight back?

The persistent efforts by a mining conglomerate to establish a toxic copper mine on the doorstep of the beloved Boundary Waters looms. Dear John,  The past few months have proven that the watershed of the Boundary Waters is still at grave risk of dangerous and risky mining despite some of the monume…

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  Sam Chadwick, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 11:21 PM

Who are you protecting the Boundary Waters for?

Did you see that all gifts will be matched 2x right now?Dear John,Sometimes I’m asked “what are we saving the Boundary Waters from?” You obviously know the answer to this one - the dire threat of copper mining along the pristine waterways flowing into and through the very heart of the Wilderness. Ju…

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  Lisa Pugh, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 2:01 PM

2X the impact of our Boundary Waters science program

My name is Lisa Pugh, and I am the water quality Monitoring Program Manager at Save the Boundary Waters. We have an exciting update to share with you, and I’m reaching out to ask for your support in expanding our crucial work before the year is up. Dear John,  My name is Lisa Pugh, and I am the wate…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Alert: recent bill targets endangered animals of the Boundary Waters

2X your impact for the Boundary Waters and the wildlife that depend on it.   Hi John, Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. This act establishes crucial protections for fish, wildlife, and plants that are categorized as threatened and endangered. Three species listed under …

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 1:38 PM

⏰Time is running out, get your Boundary Waters donation matched

Drilling was recently approved near the BWCA, we need to act nowEnding soon: 2x matching gift challenge 🛶 Hi John, I have an urgent request for your help to protect the Boundary Waters. Twin Metals Minnesota secured approval for exploratory drilling near Birch Lake. By next year’s paddling season, t…

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  The Team at Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Happy Holidays from Save the Boundary Waters

Thank you for your continued support of this year!Hello John, We hope you are having a happy and healthy winter season! We want to take a moment to thank you for your support of Save the Boundary Waters - it’s been a historical year in the fight to protect Canoe Country. The Boundary Waters received…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 7:16 PM

We need your help to protect the Boundary Waters forever

We stand on the shoulders of giants who have fought to defend the Boundary Waters, and today we’re continuing the century-long legacy to protect this embattled Wilderness. We've made significant progress, but the work is not done. Dear John,  We stand on the shoulders of giants who have fought to de…

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  Alex Falconer · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 5:46 PM

🚨U.S. Rep. Stauber rushes to ruin the Boundary Waters & how you can help

Rush a 2X year-end gift to help us defend the Boundary Waters against these forces. If the Boundary Waters is polluted by toxic copper mining, it can’t be reversed. Hello John,This is the last week until Congress adjourns for the year, and Rep. Stauber and his anti-Wilderness buddies in D.C. are sp…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 2:13 PM

Last chance: did you get your Northern Lights BWCA sticker?

MIDNIGHT deadline to get your limited edition Northern Lights Boundary Waters StickerHello John -   This past weekend, there was a seasonal shift in Ely and throughout the Boundary Waters. The sheen of fresh, “wild ice” glitters under the night sky, creating a mesmerizing spectacle, especially when …

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  Alex Falconer · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 2:14 PM

Did you see last night's Northern lights?

As light pollution increases, we need to protect this Dark Sky Sanctuary for future generations. Dear John,  Just last night, I had the privilege of witnessing a magnificent display of the Northern Lights just outside of the Boundary Waters. I’ve been “chasing the aurora” for the past few years, and…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Can you attend our annual Boundary Waters meeting in Ely? ❄️

Don't miss our annual winter supporter meeting in Ely on Sunday, December 10 at the Ely Folk School from 10 a.m - 12 p.m! Hear the latest about the conservation work we lead locally and nationally to protect the Boundary Waters forever.Dear John,  Don't miss our annual winter supporter meeting in El…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 12:06 AM

Urgent: help protect the Boundary Waters this Giving Tuesday

Our work together has never been more important than it is right now. The Boundary Waters continues to face dire threats from toxic sulfide-ore copper mining proposed next to the Wilderness. Dear John - Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement that inspires people to give generously to transform …

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 25, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Shop to Support the Boundary Waters

Discover some of the incredible business partners committed to protecting the Boundary Waters. These shops have generously opted to donate a portion of their sales from a particular item or complete inventory to help defend the Boundary Waters from sulfide-ore copper mining, so you can feel good abo…

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  🛶 the team at Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 23, 2023 at 1:31 PM

The Boundary Waters is grateful for you

Thank you for being part of an incredible community of Wilderness Defenders.John -  As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving to give thanks, all of us at Save the Boundary Waters extend our heartfelt gratitude to you. Without your love of this Wild place, we would not have achieved the histori…

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 10:07 PM

Last call for Boundary Waters merch 📣

Last call for merchandise. This apparel is only available until November 24. Dear John, This is your last chance for our limited-time-only Save the Boundary Waters apparel! This apparel is the perfect gift for the paddler or wilderness enthusiast in your life. Your purchase will help fund the criti…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 2:59 AM

Ope, this doesn’t look good for the Boundary Waters

MIDNIGHT deadline to double your impact for the Boundary Waters Dear John -  I wouldn’t be reaching out again if it wasn’t urgent. We have less than four hours to hit our Give to the Max Day goal, and we are $30,000 short. The funds we raise today are critical in ensuring we can respond to the ongoi…

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  Becky's iPhone · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 1:56 AM

This is serious: the Boundary Waters is short - can you help?

Help us close the gap. If you haven’t had the chance to donate, don’t miss out on this opportunity to double your impact and help protect the Boundary Waters forever. Hi Wilderness Defender- I’ll make this quick - I just heard from Save the Boundary Water’s Executive Director, Ingrid Lyons, that w…

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  Steve Piragis · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Midnight deadline: the Boundary Waters needs you

Don't sleep on this chance to double your impact.Hi John   With giving season upon us, I find myself reflecting on this past year. I saw so many people come to Ely, either to canoe, camp, or explore Northern Minnesota. This reminds me of when I first came to Ely and why I’m dedicated to saving the B…

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  Nate Ptacek, Patagonia · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 10:01 PM

How has the Boundary Waters shaped your life?

In 2005 I took a summer job, sight-unseen, at a canoe outfitter near the end of the Gunflint Trail that changed my life forever. Greetings John!  It was early May 2005, and pockets of snow still clung to the edge of a dark forest filled with recently-thawed lakes. As I piloted my beat-up station wag…

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  Sam Chadwick, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Boundary Waters match: 12 hours remaining

Don't miss out on the opportunity to double your donation.Dear John,  The Boundary Waters has been my favorite place on earth since I was 11 years old! Thanks to my Grandpa Ray, who led youth trips through this “canoe country” over multiple decades, this place has been in my family’s hearts for gene…

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  Lucy Trotter, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 4:31 PM

New voices advocating for the Boundary Waters

Your gift DOUBLED when you give by MIDNIGHT 🛶 = 🛶 🛶 Dear John,  As part of my work at Save the Boundary Waters this year, I witness the power of bringing in new voices into the movement to protect this incredible Wilderness. I have had the pleasure of working with some of our fantastic partners to s…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Urgent: the Boundary Waters needs you

We have a narrow window to prevent this disastrous mining before it's too late.   John, I'm writing you today with an urgent request. The Boundary Waters continues to face dire threats from toxic sulfide-ore copper mining proposed along the Wilderness edge.We have a narrow window to prevent this dis…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Your gift today = double impact for the Boundary Waters

Today is Give to the Max Day and your gift will be DOUBLED thanks to a matching gift challenge. Donate before midnight.  Give to the Max Day is TODAY 🛶Dear John, Today is Minnesota’s biggest giving holiday, Give to the Max Day, and we have an ambitious fundraising goal this year. I’m nervous about i…

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  Lisa, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 8:45 PM

How our water quality testing is protecting the Boundary Waters 🔬🛶

Donate on Give to the Max Day (Nov. 17) and your gift will be doubled.Dear John , I'm writing you with breaking news about the beloved Birch Lake, a treasured recreational lake on the edge of the Boundary Waters. Yesterday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) officially added this cherishe…

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  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 2:28 PM

🚨 The Boundary Waters is under multiple threats

With your support, we can continue our critical work of protecting this pristine Wilderness.  Dear John, The past few weeks have proved once again that the headwaters of the Boundary Waters is still at risk of dangerous and risky mining. DOUBLE MY GIFT In October, Twin Metals (a subsidiary of Chil…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 7:11 PM

BREAKING: our science makes a big splash for the future of the Boundary Waters

Rush a 2X gift to protect Minnesota’s wild rice. Dear John, Today, the state recognized our tireless water quality monitoring work, which shed light on a popular Boundary Waters-edge lake whose pollution has been ignored – until now.  The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has included Birch …

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  Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 11, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Limited-time only Boundary Waters merch 🛶

This apparel is only available until November 24. We’re offering these shirts in various styles and colors, so there’s something for everyone.Dear John, Get your limited-time-only Save the Boundary Waters apparel! By purchasing our wilderness-inspired merchandise, you can help fund the important wor…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 2:18 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. Dear John,  Franconia Minerals’ plan to drill just upstream of the Boundary Waters was approved by the Department of Natural Resources last week. Franconia Minerals, a subsidiary of Twin Metals Minnesota LLC, is undertaking this exploratory drilling to adv…

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  Elsie, Kids for the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 2:12 PM

Kids for the Boundary Waters - listen to our voices

I'm in D.C. advocating for the future of the Boundary Waters. Join me in protecting this Wilderness.   Dear John, My name is Elsie Falconer, I’m a high school sophomore and the President of Kids for the Boundary Waters, a youth-led project supported by Save the Boundary Waters. This week, I am in Wa…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 5:50 PM

I’m back in D.C. to defend the Boundary Waters

Minutes ago, I landed in Washington D.C., to protect the Boundary Waters watershed from rampant attacks. Currently, Canoe Country is up against significant threats.  2X match for Give to the Max Day now live 🛶Dear John, Minutes ago, I landed in Washington D.C., to protect the Boundary Waters watersh…

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  Kelsey Polcher, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

November 5, 2023 at 1:03 PM

Save the Date: Boundary Waters Gala with Jessie Diggins

Mark your calendar for our new SPRING gala on May 2Hi John, The Save the Boundary Waters annual Boundary Waters Gala is moving to the spring and will be on Thursday, May 2nd at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis. We are thrilled to announce that this year's keynote speaker will be Minnesota…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 5:08 PM

🚨BREAKING: Twin Metals just filed to reverse our recent legal win.

Twin Metals is at it again. They will stop at nothing to resurrect its rejected sulfide-ore copper mine in the watershed of the Boundary Waters. MAKE A 2X GIFT   Dear John,Twin Metals is at it again. In September, Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness - the lead organization in the Campaign to Sav…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 5:10 PM

The Boundary Waters remains at risk. Here’s what you can do.

2X match for Give to the Max Day now live 🛶  2X match for Give to the Max Day now live 🛶Dear John, This week was crucial for the Boundary Waters. You may have heard that Twin Metals has been allowed to conduct exploratory drilling near the Boundary Waters, a precursor to developing a mine UNDER Birc…

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  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 8:22 PM

Alert: Toxic mining project rises from the dead 💀

Twin Metals’ most dangerous plan yet was just approved.   Dear John, A plan for an exploratory drilling permit to mine UNDER Birch Lake was approved yesterday. Antofagasta, the Chilean mining giant behind the Twin Metals mine, is attempting to resurrect their dead proposed toxic sulfide-ore copper m…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 10:49 PM

Alert: drilling near Boundary Waters Wilderness just approved

Twin Metals’ plan for exploratory drilling just upstream of the Boundary Waters was just approved. This drilling is being undertaken in order to advance a mine UNDER Birch Lake, which flows directly into the Wilderness.   John, Twin Metals’ plan for exploratory drilling just upstream of the Boundary…

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  Becky Rom · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 6:46 PM

CBS News highlights Save the Boundary Waters

CBS News station highlighted how Save the Boundary Waters built a movement over the past decade that brought Minnesota’s sulfide-ore copper mining threat national the spotlight. You've played a vital role in this journey, and we're grateful for your support.   John,  Last Thursday, WCCO, Minnesota’s…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 10:12 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. Dear John,  This weekend, Minnesota’s Star Tribune published a fantastic editorial sounding the alarm about a new plan from Franconia Minerals to conduct exploratory drilling in the watershed of the Boundary Waters. The editorial calls on the state of Minn…

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  Ingrid, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 4:35 PM

Say no to mining under Birch Lake

Twin Metals moves toward more exploratory drilling  Dear John, I’m going to get right to the point: Twin Metals has submitted a request for an exploratory drilling permit to mine UNDER Birch Lake. This is perhaps their most dangerous proposal yet. This exploration is solely to advance a sulfide-ore …

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  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 12:17 PM

Twin Metals moves toward more exploratory drilling

Say no to mining under Birch Lake Dear John, Can you imagine a mine underneath a lake that flows directly into the Boundary Waters? Mining company Twin Metals recently submitted a request to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to undertake exploratory drilling on state land on the sh…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 24, 2023 at 9:58 PM

Hours left - make 2X the impact for the Boundary Waters

$5,614 in matching funds remain. Donate today and double the impact of your gift. Dear John,I’ll make this quick: in recognition of National Public Lands Day this weekend, the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters has been offered a rare match to protect the Boundary Waters from sulfide-ore copper m…

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  Becky Rom, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 24, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Today's midnight deadline - double your impact for Public Lands Day

Don't miss out on the chance to double your impact to protect the Boundary Waters. Dear John ,  There are only hours remaining for our Public Lands Day match. When you make a gift, it will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000 until TODAY at midnight. Protecting America’s public lands begins…

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  Alex Falconer, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 23, 2023 at 10:00 PM

2X match opportunity - the Boundary Waters is not for sale.

This National Public Lands Day, can I count on you step up to protect Wild places? Dear John, Today is National Public Lands Day! And, it’s also Wilderness Month as declared by a proclamation by President Biden.  But, unfortunately, our Public Lands are under attack.  Right now, a bill that would o…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

September 23, 2023 at 12:01 PM

2X your impact this Public Lands Day

This Public Lands Day, commit to protecting the Boundary Waters. Dear John, Happy National Public Lands Day! Today is a special day to enjoy, adventure in, and celebrate public lands during National Wilderness Month. We have a rare donation match opportunity in celebration of National Public Lands…

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  Elsie Falconer · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 7:31 PM

I'm Elsie, the new President of Kids for the Boundary Waters

I officially took over the leadership of Kids for the Boundary Waters last night at the annual Boundary Waters Gala.  Hi John,   I'd like to introduce myself, I'm Elsie Falconer, the new President of Kids for the Boundary Waters. At last night's Boundary Waters Gala we celebrated the 10 years the Ca…

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  Becky, Save the Boundary Waters · [email protected]

September 11, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Ticket deadline - don't miss out on the Boundary Waters event of the year

Only a handful of tickets remain - get yours before midnightHi John,The best night out for the Boundary Waters is right around the corner. Don't miss this special evening celebrating the Wilderness we all love. The deadline to purchase your tickets for the September 20 Boundary Waters Gala is coming…

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  Ingrid Lyons · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 10:20 PM

🚨BREAKING NEWS: We WON our lawsuit against Twin Metals

Win for the Boundary Waters. Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness wins lawsuit against Twin Metals  Dear John,   Today, Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness - the lead organization in the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters - and ten local businesses and four conservation groups, WON the laws…

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  Becky, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 2:31 PM

48 hours left to claim new limited edition Boundary Waters sticker

The Boundary Waters is in trouble and we need your help John-   The Boundary Waters is in trouble: we are behind on our summer fundraising. Can I count on you to help us hit our goal so we can keep working around the clock to protect Canoe Country permanently?  Autumn is in the air, but there are o…

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  Becky, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 12:07 PM

Urgent support needed: how you can help protect the Boundary Waters

Plus get your new limited edition Save the Boundary Waters sticker today Dear John,  I’ll keep this quick: while paddling season is in full swing, our Development Director just alerted me that we are short of our summer fundraising goal to protect the Boundary Waters. This is bad news for the future…

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  Ingrid Lyons, Save the BWCA · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 2:14 PM

Be a Climate Hero: Join the fight to protect the Boundary Waters

Safeguard our planet's most vital ecosystems like the Boundary Waters Dear John, A healthy Boundary Waters ecosystem is key to solving the climate emergency. Did you know that scientific modeling by two major conservation organizations identifed the Boundary Waters region as among the most importa…

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  Save the BWCA · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 9:51 PM

News from the Boundary Waters

Read the latest updates from Canoe Country. Dear John,  Our 2023 Ely Garden Party was a tremendous success! We saw our highest turnout for this event ever. Well over 250 people gathered at the South Kawishiwi River Campground Pavilion in Ely, Minnesota, to celebrate the Boundary Waters, and we raise…

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