 Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says he's moved from being genuinely undecided on the proposed polymet copper nickel mine to being a genuine supporter of the project. Dayton tells the St. Paul Pioneer Press nothing of that magnitude is risk-free but he thinks it's a risk worth taking. He insists polymet still must meet environmental permitting requirements and he says he won't interfere with the state agency decision on those permits. Many Iron Range residents back polymet because it promises 360 permanent jobs in the Hoyt Lakes Babbit area and a revitalized mining industry but environmentalists say could lead to environmental disaster. Dayton says he's not as comfortable with another proposed copper nickel mine twin metals near Ely because it's in a watershed that flows into the boundary waters canoe area. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.