RangeView

You can learn more about Iron Range Resources' activities in its publication, RangeView. The issues posted below are downloadable in PDF format.

Winter 2010 New value-added and energy economic development projects are creating optimism across the Mesabi Iron Range. Find out what employment and community leaders are saying about the economy of tomorrow in the winter 2010 RangeView edition. You’ll also learn more about the status of base and precious metals projects projected to bring billions in investment and thousands of new jobs to the region. Read about a Two Harbors manufacturer whose products will help you keep track of your pet, a $9 million expansion at Fairview University Medical Center – Mesabi, a recently-launched graduate engineering program, and an updated snowmaking system at Giants Ridge. In addition, discover how the nation’s largest high school cross country ski meet has grown at Giants Ridge and how Tom Anzelc, the son of an iron ore miner, advanced to become a state representative. Have a safe winter! Download (1.41 MB)

Fall 2009 Fall is here and a new era in iron is about to be born on the Mesabi Iron Range. Read about the history-making start-up of Mesabi Nugget, the world's first commercial iron nugget plant in the fall 2009 RangeView. Learn about a host of renewable and wind energy projects underway or planned across the region, a wide variety of fine wood products manufactured at Ryan's Rustic Railings in Orr, the national success of the Minnesota Iron Range Retriever Club, and find out why all-terrain vehicle riders love to recreate in northeastern Minnesota. Discover how the athletic careers of Senator Tom Saxhaug and Northeast Higher Education District President Sue Collins impacted their professional careers and find out how an Iron Range Resources Community Business Partnership Program is helping business owners renovate and expand their facilities. Enjoy your fall and the latest edition of RangeView! Download (1.65 MB)

Summer 2009 Do you know a famous Iron Ranger? Chances are we all do. In the summer 2009 RangeView edition, some of the region’s most well-known former residents reflect on their upbringing in northeastern Minnesota. You’ll also learn more about the newly established four-year Iron Range Engineering Program; trout fishing in abandoned Iron Range mine pits; a growing commercial-retail development in Mountain Iron; additional golf accolades for Giants Ridge; energy improvements at Iron Range Resources headquarters and why State Representative Tom Rukavina is proud to be from the Range. We hope you enjoy this edition and your summer. Download (2.1 MB)

Spring 2009 A spirit of optimism is alive within Mesabi Iron Range communities as several large scale economic development projects take shape across the region. Read in this RangeView edition about how Mesabi Iron Range mayors see the future of their communities. You will also learn about how thousands of University of Minnesota students receive scholarships as a result of taconite mining and how Northshore Manufacturing's success and Granite Gear's outdoor gear business are expanding in Two Harbors. Become informed about the commercial start-up of Magnetation, the first iron concentrate production facility of its kind in America and read about a unique workforce development program in which students help build Habitat for Humanity homes across the Iron Range. A profile on Iron Range Resources Board member Tony Sertich and a guide to free summer entertainment round out the spring 2009 edition. Enjoy your spring! Download (2.07 MB)

Winter 2009 Seven years after the closure of LTV Steel Mining Co., a can-do attitude among residents and economic developers has helped turn around the economic future of the East Range. The Winter 2009 RangeView edition also highlights a Blandin Foundation forestry practices tour in Finland and Sweden, a school bonding program that's assisted 15 northeastern Minnesota school districts with safety and maintenance improvements and a Business is Beautiful story outlining the rapid growth of Idea Drilling. Dig deeper into the edition and you will find stories about the popular Iron Range Resources Residential Community Redevelopment Program and mining certification programs available at Northeast Higher Education District colleges. A profile on Senator Tom Bakk details his upbringing and a full-page of performing arts activities serves as a guide for music and theatrical performances scheduled across the region this winter and spring. We hope you enjoy the latest edition of RangeView! Download (2.17 MB)

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)

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