It’s like the Capulets and Montagues. Hatfields and McCoys. Vikings fans and Packers fans. Mining and tourism are often pitted as rivals in northern Minnesota, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, it shouldn’t be. Both the mining and tourism industries are critical to Minnesota’s economy and way of life, especially up […]
Meetings offer opportunity for Minnesotans to learn about and comment on draft environmental impact statement SAINT PAUL –The first public meetings on the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for Enbridge’s proposed Line 3 pipeline project will be held during the week of June 5. Under the authority of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and its […]
You may know that we mine in Minnesota, but do you know why? Minnesota’s iron mines account for 80% of “first pour” steel in the United States.1 “First pour” is used to describe steel the first time it’s been made. This is an important denotation to make, because believe it or not, steel is the […]
In the past several years, the locavore movement has gained momentum throughout the U.S. The locavore movement emphasizes the importance of eating food that was raised and processed within your local area, recognizing the contribution of your neighborhood farmers and the minimized impact on the environment. By consuming local food, you have the opportunity to […]
When it comes to quality of life for all residents of the Duluth-Arrowhead region, high-paying jobs are key. Over the past 15 years, the region’s economy has remained stagnant, lagging in per capita income and gross domestic product per job. Improving the economic future of the region is of the utmost importance to our communities. […]