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A new chapter for Cook County schools is underway. Cook County ISD No. 166 broke ground on a $35.8 million expansion project supported by a $5 million investment from Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation. bit.ly/4v9UZHL
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The 2026 State Procurement Opportunity Fair is set for June 18 in Shoreview. Meet with buyers from 20 agencies, including Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation, learn about upcoming contracting opportunities and connect with procurement experts. mngov.ecenterdirect.com/even…
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Free Park Day is Saturday, June 13! Explore any Minnesota state park or recreation area for free — no vehicle permit needed. Grab your friends, family or pup and get outside. Where will your adventure take you? 🥾🌞 Learn more: bit.ly/4urIs16
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What makes a great Trail Town? Join the conversation on how trails can support recreation, tourism and economic development across the Mesabi Trail corridor. June 10, 5-7 p.m. Hibbing Tourist & Senior Center ironrange.org/arrowhead-coal…
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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: forms.office.com/g/9Wp8bESCR…
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IRRR participated in yesterday's Affordable Housing Summit in Minneapolis. Pictured are Whitney Ridlon, IRRR; Sara Bunn, Minnesota Housing; Ryan Baumtrog, Minnesota Housing; and Kevin Steele, IRRR.
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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. bit.ly/4v9UZHL
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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. bit.ly/3Q8EZGr
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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: forms.office.com/g/9Wp8bESCR…
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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. bit.ly/3Q8EZGr
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More than $10.7 million invested in business, community and education across the Taconite Assistance Area Read the meeting recap: bit.ly/4ocktS9
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Watch today's Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board meeting live! The meeting starts at 9 a.m. bit.ly/4diTA85
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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!
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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.
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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: bit.ly/4ux3kVq
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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.
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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. bit.ly/4dGHjfK
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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. bit.ly/4ngFGti
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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
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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. bit.ly/4ngFGti
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