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Aaron Brown on The Multinational Steel Companies Scramble for Rich Ore Deposits on Western Mesabi

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published September 21, 2018 at 11:36 AM CDT
Aaron J. Brown
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www.minnesotabrown.com

There is an unresolved and complicated story right now that has the biggest steel companies in North America and the world fighting over valuable ore deposits near Nashwauk.  Though not exactly the same issue it's also interesting to note that steelworkers unions at three of the mines have authorized a strike vote.  It's complex and a messy story, so of course we enlisted Aaron Brown to help us sort it all out. 
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Heidi Holtan
For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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