A divisive proposal for a huge open pit mine in the Penokee Hills of northern Wisconsin has helped spur a surprising number of challengers to run against Iron County Board members in spring elections.
Divisive mine plan draws challengers to usually uncontested Iron County Board races
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Gogebic Taconite's proposed iron mine in the Penokee Hills.
Gogebic Taconite's proposed iron mine in the Penokee Hills has sparked a surprising crop of challengers in the Iron County Board elections.
The company cites the 'chilling effect' of a county regulatory bid but says it still wants a mine.
