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Wild Rice Protection Urged Amid Mining Threats in Minnesota

9/27/2025

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The Anishinaabe rely on Minnesota's wild rice; 64,000 acres, with White Earth harvesting 240,000 pounds in 2024 and planning 400,000 this year.
Minnesota must protect wild rice as mining interests push higher sulfate levels; the 1973 standard remains despite lobbying.
The Minnesota Wild marks its 25th anniversary in 2025-26 with jerseys as it pursues improved play and Kirill Kaprizov retention.

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The Anishinaabe rely on Minnesota's wild rice; 64,000 acres, with White Earth harvesting 240,000 pounds in 2024 and planning 400,000 this year.
Minnesota must protect wild rice as mining interests push higher sulfate levels; the 1973 standard remains despite lobbying.
The Minnesota Wild marks its 25th anniversary in 2025-26 with jerseys as it pursues improved play and Kirill Kaprizov retention.