At today's Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board meeting, a $15 million expenditure was recommended for the city of Aurora Industrial Site. Other recommendations included $4 million in infrastructure grants, $56,000 in trails grants, $5.4 million in K-12 school collaboration funds, $8.6 million in mining fund rebates and $500,000 in Giants Ridge Recreation Area Tax expenditures. Agency total investment for all projects combined is approximately $33.6 million. Total project investment is approximately $73.2 million. The projects are expected to increase the regional tax base, retain jobs and create construction jobs, provide essential services, improve education and expand outdoor recreation.

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