Iron Range

The Mesabi Metallics plant, which will source iron from the company's mine in Nashwauk, may begin producing steel as early as 2030.

The mining company celebrated a $770 million federal loan and the production of its first concentrate at a blast event Sept. 17, 2026. Two days earlier, it announced the "next phase of investment" at an Itasca County Board meeting.

The Iron Range offers a window into communities reckoning with how their identities must change for the betterment of future generations as schools increasingly collaborate.

The trail spans from the Mississippi River in Grand Rapids to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Ely.

Emma Krab interviewed LiUNA Local 1097 business manager Shawn Braford about the state of labor in 2026 ahead of Labor Day.

The Itasca County Sheriff's Office determined the bomb threat at the mine was not credible. Now, they've turned the investigation to the threat itself, which is a felony.

Travis Vake and Joy Frazier are advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election.

Mayor Pete Hyduke and Marisa Allen are advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results, as are Justin Fosso and Mike Borland in the City Council race.

The company cited "unforeseen business circumstances" as the reason for reducing its operation and laying off employees in a notice to the state.

The annual art contest highlights the stamps’ revenue generation, supporting fisheries management, habitat and stocking efforts in Minnesota lakes.