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<title>The Ranger - April 2, 2026</title>
<pubDate>2026-04-02T15:30:00Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/irrrb/media/news.jsp?id=1047-737057</link>
<description>Highlighting a new solar array supporting the Virginia Public Safety Center, new equipment helping maintain ATV and snowmobile trails in Babbitt, energy efficiency upgrades at a remote Ely lodge, IRRR connecting with industry professionals at the SME Minnesota Conference in Duluth and a reminder for families to check eligibility for the Minnesota Child Tax Credit</description>
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<title>The Ranger - March 19, 2026</title>
<pubDate>2026-03-19T21:20:00Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/irrrb/media/news.jsp?id=1047-733520</link>
<description>Featuring regional partners advocating for northeastern Minnesota priorities at the Capitol, major upgrades to the Hoyt Lakes community arena and wellness center, the opening of the Eveleth Community Center, a new public EV charger expanding access in Eveleth, improvements to Keewatin&#8217;s O&#8217;Brien Reservoir recreation area and IRRR connecting with industry leaders at the upcoming SME Minnesota Conference in Duluth</description>
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<title>The Ranger - March 4, 2026</title>
<pubDate>2026-03-04T22:30:00Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/irrrb/media/news.jsp?id=1047-728606</link>
<description>Highlighting Minnesota leaders connecting with the global mining industry at the PDAC convention, energy efficiency improvements at a historic Virginia business, expanded broadband access in Great Scott Township and Mountain Iron, completion of Ely&#8217;s Harvey Street reconstruction project, and brownfield redevelopment successes highlighted in Grand Rapids</description>
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<title>The Ranger - Feb. 19, 2026</title>
<pubDate>2026-02-19T15:30:00Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/irrrb/media/news.jsp?id=1047-725728</link>
<description>Featuring Commissioner Rukavina&#8217;s visit with Rock Ridge High School students, a new Ely day spa supported through small business and energy retrofit resources, Beth Pierce&#8217;s tourism leadership award, trail and interpretive upgrades at Chik-Wauk in Grand Marais and a brownfield redevelopment Lunch &amp; Learn in Grand Rapids</description>
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<title>IRRR Board Meeting Recap - Feb. 12, 2026</title>
<pubDate>2026-02-12T22:30:00Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/irrrb/media/news.jsp?id=1047-724669</link>
<description>More than $8 million invested in mining technology research, education and public works in the Taconite Assistance Area</description>
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<title>Watch the Feb. 12 IRRR Board meeting live</title>
<pubDate>2026-02-10T15:00:00Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/irrrb/media/news.jsp?id=1047-724289</link>
<description>Meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. </description>
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<title>IRRR Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12</title>
<pubDate>2026-02-09T21:55:00Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/irrrb/media/news.jsp?id=1047-723337</link>
<description>Meeting will be livestreamed and available to view on our website. </description>
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<title>The Ranger - Feb. 6, 2026</title>
<pubDate>2026-02-06T15:30:00Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/irrrb/media/news.jsp?id=1047-721965</link>
<description>Highlighting expanded broadband for nearly 400 locations in Clinton Township, Calumet&#8217;s renovated city hall and library, restored ATV trails in the Cook area, completed Pincushion Mountain bike trail improvements in Grand Marais and an upcoming brownfield redevelopment Lunch &amp; Learn in Grand Rapids</description>
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<title>The Ranger - Jan. 22, 2026</title>
<pubDate>2026-01-22T21:30:00Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/irrrb/media/news.jsp?id=1047-720529</link>
<description>Featuring Commissioner Rukavina and staff&#8217;s community visit to Ely, Virginia&#8217;s progress on planning a new Eastern Recreation Area, a new Pine Grove Park warming house amenity in Aurora, expanded adaptive winter dog sledding adventures now offered in Ely, Ironton&#8217;s community planning work to guide its future and the Northeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership seeking ideas for community sustainability projects</description>
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<title>NEWS RELEASE: $850,000 awarded in Culture &amp; Tourism grants across the Taconite Assistance Area</title>
<pubDate>2026-01-15T22:30:00Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/irrrb/media/news.jsp?id=1047-719753</link>
<description>Grants assist projects that support arts, culture, history, tourism and recreational activities, enhance the quality of life in the region and attract visitors.</description>
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