RangeView

You can learn more about the agency's activities in its publication, RangeView. The issues posted below are downloadable in PDF format.

Fall 2008 A groundbreaking for the largest industrial project in the state, Essar Steel Minnesota’s $1.65 billion taconite plant, direct-reduced iron facility and steel slab mill, is featured on the Fall 2008 RangeView cover. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Essar Steel Minnesota president and CEO Madhu Vuppuluri, spoke at the ceremony. This edition also includes a center spread on northeastern Minnesota taconite plant expansions; details on Minnesota Twist Drill’s comeback; a look at Itasca Community College’s popular engineering program; and a profile of Iron Range Resources Board member Sen. Yvonne Prettner Solon. In addition, you’ll find stories on the Mineland Reclamation Division’s 30th anniversary, another national golf accolade for Giants Ridge and a guide for scenic fall color drives. Thank you for reading RangeView and for everything you do in making northeastern Minnesota a great place to live, work and play! Download (3.02 MB)

Summer 2008 Whether its wind, water, wood, or the reclaiming of natural iron ore units, you'll find exclusive information about northeastern Minnesota resources in this RangeView edition. Minnesota Power's Taconite Ridge I Energy Center, the region's first large-scale wind generation facility, is highlighted along with stories on biofuels planning, a water outflow project at the Canisteo Mine Pit, and the potential for producing a value-added iron product from old natural iron ore tailings basins. Rounding out your reading is list of summer festivals, profile of IRR Board member Loren Solberg, and a CrossUSA information technology business feature. Enjoy your RangeView. And enjoy your summer in northeastern Minnesota! Download (1.62 MB)

Spring 2008 Northeastern Minnesota is growing economically and going green. Featured within this RangeView issue are stories on the potential of a new copper, nickel industry in the region and tree planting along the fire ravaged Gunflint Trail. Other stories detail how area companies, educators, and state agencies are working together to prepare for a potential economic boom and how Iron Range Resources is helping communities prepare for growth. If you’re into sports, there’s also a profile on state Sen. Dave Tomassoni, a former Olympic hockey player and a guide to 27 stunning golf courses from Grand Marais to Crosby. Enjoy your summer! Download (935.6 KB)

Winter 2007-2008 “Great news…state financing is approved for Mesabi Nugget.” This exciting article is featured on the cover of our winter edition. Check out the centerspread which reports on the region’s response to potential large projects on the Iron Range. In addition, this issue features a board profile on Representative David Dill, a report on the success of the Do IT! program, and an update on the biofuels summit “Seizing Opportunity: Forestry & the BioEconomy.” In closing, the Winter edition lists the region’s fun-filled festivals. Download (1.23 MB)

Fall 2007 Here’s something you haven’t heard enough about: new opportunities for Minnesota’s forest products industries are large…and growing. The Fall 2007 issue also spotlights the new Iron Range Resources Board Members, an expansion at Hill Wood Products, and an update on the MN Steel project. Also included is a report on the Mittal USA Charrette, the fall activities at Giants Ridge and a list of great places to grab a cuppa joe. Download (3.46 MB)

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