Is Gov. Walz starting to get it, on sulfide mining?

From a couple of weeks ago:

(MN Gov. Tim) Walz’s press secretary Teddy Tschann said the governor “takes these concerns seriously. The [water quality] permit is currently being reviewed in court, and he believes that process should continue.” - MPR

From a couple of days ago:

Gov. Tim Walz has urged Glencore, the Swiss mining giant that recently took a majority of shares in PolyMet, to work with unions and to add its name to numerous permits at an hour-long meeting with company officials Thursday, Aug. 8...

“There are still questions to be answered, and I made it clear that there’s not a lot of confidence in Glencore, whether that’s fair or not, that is their perception,” Walz said Thursday afternoon. - Grand Forks Herald

This is certainly welcome, but it’s far short of any indication that Gov. Walz has seen the light on sulfide mining in the state, and is prepared to do what he can to end this crap. What he’s doing now is the safest political play.

As far as getting back the state legislative seats the DFL has been losing in or near the Iron Range, that’s highly unlikely for as long as our nominees continue to be pro-sulfides corporate Dems.