Upper Peninsula Swan Song: As state continues its betrayal of the pristine northwoods, the Governor and Hollywood use song to promote Upper Peninsula mining
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Michigan governor uses state song to promote mining as KBIC tribe sues over "Acid Mine" plan
Submitted by Greg Peterson on Thu, 2008-01-17 10:04.Michigan tribes burned by state approval of sulfide "acid" mine near Lake Superior; Protest rally planned
Submitted by Greg Peterson on Sat, 2007-12-15 06:34.Michigan top environmental watchdog agency sells out pristine U.P. by giving green light to controversial sulfide mine
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