Today’s edition of The Ranger features the Redhead Mountain Bike Park expansion in Chisholm, a new multi-modal trailhead in Silver Bay, school improvements in Grand Marais and more from across northeastern Minnesota. https://t.co/JSXdalLclf
Ground was recently broken on a $45.1 million infrastructure project in Balkan Township. The Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District expansion received a $400,000 IRRR Public Works grant & will support the future St. Louis County public works facility. https://t.co/0u9poDmGud
Find your future in state government at the State of Minnesota Career Fair on Saturday, June 13 at Saint Paul College. Connect with people from across state government, get one-on-one resume help and learn about different career paths. Register: https://t.co/owKR4AnhFb
Superior Creamery in Grand Marais secured a permanent home after purchasing the historic downtown building it had rented since '22. The craft ice cream shop utilized a $205,000 IRRR bank participation loan to support future growth & year-round operations. https://t.co/0u9poDmGud
More than $10.7 million invested in business, community and education across the Taconite Assistance Area
Read the meeting recap: https://t.co/oObSYUbPDy
Celebrate the grand opening of the new Trailhead at Redhead MTB Park on Friday, May 29, at noon in Chisholm. The event will showcase the park’s new pump track & skills course, giving riders of all ages & experience levels a chance to be among the first to test the new features!
Commissioner Ida Rukavina delivered the keynote at today's National Maritime Day celebration in Duluth. Her presentation, From Iron Ore to Open Water, highlighted the strong connection between the Iron Range mining industry and Great Lakes shipping, and the people behind it all.
MEETING NOTICE: An Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 9 a.m. in Eveleth. The meeting will be live-streamed.
View the agenda: https://t.co/eBvkSaSjXu
IRRR Commissioner Ida Rukavina joined local & regional partners today for the ribbon cutting of Silver Bay’s new multi-modal trailhead, improving access to hiking, biking, ATV & snowmobile trails. The more than $5 million project received a $400,000 IRRR Regional Trails grant.
Today’s edition of The Ranger features Essentia Health-Virginia’s Emergency Department expansion, a new storefront for Superior Creamery in Grand Marais, a public works project in Balkan Township and more. https://t.co/h40zb2yZXE
The Ranger: Downtown Grand Rapids continues to grow with the redevelopment of two vacant buildings into Ledger & Ladle restaurant, The Tied bar and new apartments. IRRR supported the $2.1 million project with Community Development, BER and DBR grants. https://t.co/AtpU3WU6Zp
Essentia Health-Virginia broke ground today on a $13 million Emergency Department expansion that will add five new exam rooms, including dedicated behavioral health space, upgraded technology and enhanced security. Supported by $3.3 million in IRRR funding.
📷- Mark Sauer
The Ranger: Pike Township completed major improvements to its playground area, including resurfaced courts, new basketball hoops and a gazebo for community events and family gatherings. The project was supported in part by an IRRR Culture & Tourism grant. https://t.co/AtpU3WU6Zp
The Minnesota Discovery Center will unveil its newly renovated Hall of Geology on May 22 in Chisholm. The free public event runs from 5-8 p.m. and features updated exhibits focused on Iron Range geology, minerals and fossils.
Learn more: https://t.co/WDtUpiUvGn
Applications are open for @MnDOT's Greater Minnesota EV Infrastructure Community Program. Northeastern Minnesota communities can apply for funding to support planning and predevelopment work that prepares EV infrastructure sites for construction. https://t.co/TuuzfOtJeD
RAMS has been hosting Iron Range public forums on how shifting mining trends may impact local budgets and planning. The final session will be held Wednesday, May 13 at the Aurora Community Center from 5-6:30 p.m. Register today: https://t.co/KCmpOLmd0E
RAMS is hosting Iron Range forums on how shifting mining trends may impact local budgets and planning.
May 11: Virginia/Mountain Iron, 5–6:30 p.m., Mesabi Range College
May 13: Biwabik/Aurora, 5–6:30 p.m., Aurora Community Center
Register: https://t.co/KCmpOLmd0E
Join @mndeed's Small Business Call on May 12 to learn about how founder-led companies operate and create scale! This session, hosted by Dan Mallin, offers a preview of the operating model behind healthier, more scalable businesses.
Register: https://t.co/FRjmBRvg6t
The Ranger: Learn how Hibbing Parents Nursery School and Daycare relocated to continue serving local families, plus updates on Pike Township improvements, Grand Rapids downtown revitalization projects and more from across northeastern Minnesota. https://t.co/AtpU3WU6Zp