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Mesabi Tribune

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'Most exciting news on the Iron Range in 20 months'

Laid-off Minorca Mine steelworkers will have the opportunity to return to good-paying taconite plant jobs. A total of 268 laid-off Minorca Mine United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6115 members will be offered jobs at Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.,’s other northeastern Minnesota taconite plants, Al King, USW Local 6115 president said. Pending ratification of the USW’s tentative labor contract agreement with Cleveland-Cliffs, laid-off Minorca Mine union members will be able to go to work at Cliffs’ United Taconite, Hibbing Taconite Co. or Northshore Mining Co., King said. “It’s going to give these people an opportunity to work close to home until we restart,” King said. “Cliffs has told us time and again that they will restart Minorca.” It’s a major piece of good news for Minorca Mine steelworkers and the entire Iron Range. “This is an unbelievable development for our laid-off members and the Iron Range as a community,” John Arbogast, USW District 11 staff representative said. “This is undoubtedly the most exciting news on the Iron Range in the last 20 months.” “The crazy thing about this is it’s going to affect everyone in the community,” King said. “They’re going back to making $100,000 a year and be able to support their families

Iron Range, MN · 1d

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

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Minorca workers will be offered positions at Cliffs’ facilities, keep them ready for eventual re-start

Good news for laid off steelworkers from Minorca Mine, the company is offering positions at their other facilities.

Virginia, MN · 1d

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Tax Forfeit Land Auction Tops 2 Million Dollars

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – The latest St. Louis County tax forfeited land auction brought in over 2.1 million dollars. The auction, that closed last week, included tax forfeited houses, municipal lots and rural acreage across the county. Some of the unsold properties are now available for purchase on a...

St Louis County, MN · 2d

Mesabi Tribune

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Second Chance home revealed in Chisholm

CHISHOLM—A house located at 214 Second Street Southwest is the first of four former tax-forfeited homes on the Range to be given “a second chance” through a new pilot program. On Tuesday representatives from the partnering entities, along with elected officials from Chisholm and Hibbing, among others, stopped by to get their first look at the newly renovated home along with displays that included before and after photos. Launched in fiscal year 2024, the Second Chance Homes Pilot Program is a partnership among Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR), Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) and St. Louis County to rehabilitate formerly tax-forfeited homes and preserve to help meet a need for housing. Phase 1 includes three other homes, two in Eveleth and one in Aurora that are expected to be completed soon. The approximate $1.2 million investment is Phase 1, according to information provided by the IRRR. The work preserves existing housing, revitalizes neighborhoods and creates homeownership opportunities while helping prevent deterioration that could eventually require demolition. AEOA Executive Director Mark Page said the three bedroom, two bath home in Chisholm took about 12 months to complete. Before and after photos of the project were available for people to view

Chisholm, MN · 3d

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An Abandoned Minnesota Iron Mine Is Now A Stunning Outdoor Park With 38 Miles Of Trails

The water in these old mine pits is hundreds of feet deep, and it shines a startling shade of blue. Right above it, mountain bikers zip along trails carved through red rock and past towering cliff faces. For more than a century, crews dug iron ore out of this ground....

Chisholm, MN · 2d

Grand Rapids Herald Review

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Midco plans $20 million fiber investment in central, northeastern Minnesota

Midco plans to invest more than $20 million over several years to expand high-speed fiber internet service to approximately 14,700 homes and businesses across central and northeastern Minnesota, including several communities in and around Itasca County. The project will replace portions of the company's existing hybrid fiber-coaxial network with fiber-to-the-premises technology. The planned upgrades will cover approximately 400 miles of network infrastructure. Communities included in the project include Bovey, Coleraine, Floodwood, Hill City, McGregor and several others. Portions of Grand Lake, Greenway and Canosia townships are also included. Midco President and Chief Operating Officer Ben Dold said the investment reflects the company's long-term commitment to the region and will provide improved connectivity for residents, businesses and local institutions. Work is already underway in McGregor, where Midco is completing approximately five miles of fiber construction during 2026. The project is expected to serve about 277 locations. The company is also upgrading network facilities acquired from SCI Broadband, including installing new equipment and transitioning network systems. Midco expects to have completed upgrades to approximately half of the acquired service area by the end of 2026. Broader construction is expected to continue in phases beginning in 2027 and extending over several years. Specific

Itasca County, MN · 1d

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A first 'Second Chance’: Iron Range housing program completes Chisholm renovation

CHISHOLM — On a quiet residential street in Chisholm, representatives from local and state groups gathered for an open house. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,520-square-foot house boasted new siding, fresh carpet and updated appliances. But it didn't always look this way. According to Dave Johnson, director of housing at the...

Chisholm, MN · 22h

Ely Echo

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Ely dentist Wihlm receives final Rukavina Loan repayment award

Dr. Spencer Wihlm of Ely Family Dental recently received the final installment of his student loan repayment award through the Martha Mordini Rukavina Loan Forgiveness Program, an initiative designed to attract and retain dentists in northeastern Minnesota. Dr. Michael Zakula, president of the Minnesota Dental Foundation, presented the award to...

Ely, MN · 7h

KBJR

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Energy Town Hall

Duluth, MN · 14h

FOX 21 Online

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Wrenshall farmer to launch portable water generator company

WRENSHALL, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- A Wrenshall farmer is in the final stages of launching a new company called H2O Now, that is tackling water scarcity by designing portable water generators that are battery powered. After running into a typical farming problem Jason Amundsen, the owner of Locally Laid Egg Company,...

Wrenshall, MN · 21h

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Duluth businesses brace for financial impacts of THC beverage ban

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth businesses that produce and sell THC drinks in Minnesota and across the country are preparing for a financial hit if a federal ban takes effect Dec. 11. The ban was signed into law as part of the federal spending bill in November of...

Duluth, MN · 1d

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Student group at UMD discusses two AI companies looking to open in the area

A student group at the University of Minnesota Duluth held a town hall Wednesday evening to discuss two AI companies that are eyeing Duluth and Superior as testing grounds for autonomous aircraft, vehicles and vessels. Students and guest speakers at the event, held by the Young Democratic Socialists of America...

Duluth, MN · 22h

FOX 21 Online

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Deer processing shops seeing busy hunting season

SAGINAW, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- Rifle hunters are getting the job done in Minnesota, a local deer processing shop is seeing a record number of deer coming in so far this season. It's that time of the year, where rifle hunters take to the woods and meat shops get the fridges ready.

Saginaw, MN · 1d

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

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Community group to host town hall on rising energy costs in Duluth

The public is invited to attend a community meeting to discuss the cost of energy and rising utility bills. The event will be on Friday at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth.

Duluth, MN · 2d

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Duluth maintenance hiring event offers on-the-spot interviews today

Cortland is recruiting apartment maintenance and service technicians during a four-hour hiring event Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Duluth, with on-the-spot interviews available to qualified applicants. The Cortland Duluth facilities hiring event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1435 Boggs Road. Candidates should bring an updated résumé, a driver’s...

Duluth, MN · 4d

Sawyer County Record

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Hayward Chamber presents annual business, service awards

The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce held their 26th annual membership awards banquet Thursday Nov. 5 at The Steakhouse & Lodge. The Chamber recognized the outstanding businesses, individuals, and organizations whose dedication, leadership and contributions help make the Hayward area a special place to live, work and play. In a speech titled “Keep the Standard High, Hayward,” Chamber Executive Director Chris Ruckdaschel said that “What makes a community special isn’t simply what it has. It’s what its people choose to do with what they have.” Ruckdaschel said that prior to moving here from Indianapolis 11 years ago, “Like so many others, we already loved this area as a vacation destination. We knew about the lakes, the forests, the trails, and the natural beauty. “But what we didn’t fully appreciate at the time was something that I would argue is even more special,” he said: —“The people who make this community what it is. —“The business owners who take risks to pursue their dreams. —“The employees who take pride in their work. —“The volunteers who show up, year after year, without expecting recognition. —“And the organizations and individuals who quietly make a difference in the lives of others. “Sometimes we’re so

Hayward, WI · 3d

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Lincoln Park grocery store holds soft opening on Superior Street

DULUTH, Minn. — The LNPK grocery store held a soft opening Monday at its new location on Superior Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The opening took longer than expected because of permitting, licensing and technical issues. The store opened to the community after months of delays. Neighborhood food...

Duluth, MN · 4d

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UMD student group shares concern over AI company’s Northland plans

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A student group at the University of Minnesota Duluth held a town hall Wednesday evening to discuss two AI companies that are eyeing Duluth and Superior as testing grounds for autonomous aircraft, vehicles and vessels. Students and guest speakers at the event, held by...

Duluth, MN · 2d

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Research ship bound for Duluth to help turn Lake Superior into particle detector

An oceangoing research ship is expected in Duluth on Monday to help scientists search beneath Lake Superior for particles so elusive they usually pass through matter undetected. The 238-foot Neil Armstrong is making its first voyage through the Great Lakes to support a University of Minnesota Duluth-led neutrino experiment. The...

Duluth, MN · 5d

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Superior businesses navigate shipyard expansion, gas plant cancellation as new opportunities emerge

There have been several significant business developments in the greater Superior region recently. On the growth side is the sale of Fraser Shipyards to a Miami concern as part of an expansion of the longtime Superior shipbuilder. The other side of the business roster was marked by the abandonment of the proposed $1 billion Nemadji Trail Energy Center gas plant by one-time partners Dairyland Power Cooperative and Allete. Those developments come as the region’s businesses prepare to adjust to the Blatnik Bridge closure early next year.

Superior, WI · 4d