All rights reserved. A feud over the regulation of motor use in the Boundary Waters already has created tension between northern Minnesota lawmakers and those from the Twin Cities. He was referring to Rep. Willard Munger, DFL-Duluth, chairman of the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee, which took Wednesday's actions. It is disappointing that Duluth and the Range can't seem to work together on issues like this.'' Both bills are likely to become bargaining chips as lawmakers negotiate in coming weeks on outdoor funding and regulatory matters, observers said, although it's too early to predict which issues they'll become linked to. The bills seek to exert the state's influence over the federally administered Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, albeit in different directions.
Federal officials question the enforceability.
Munger prodded the passage after cutting short an attempt by Bakk to gut the bill. Rukavina gave Munger an earful after the meeting. Bakk said he's confident he can block the Tuma bill from passing the full House, and allies intend to kill a companion version in the Senate by Sen. Steve Morse, DFL-Dakota.