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Utah Ends 98-Year Federal Land Dispute With a $60 Million Settlement, But it Retains Mineral Rights in the Process

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✅ Congress considered settling the same dispute for $15 million in 2002 under a proposal that also contemplated Utah relinquishing its mineral interests. ✅ The $60 million will be paid in four installments over 26 months, with the first payment expected within weeks.