https://mn.gov/ en-us https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ 2026-05-07T21:00:00Z https://mn.gov/irrrb/ranger/index.jsp?id=1047-746098 Highlighting a child care center relocation in Hibbing supported through technical assistance, upcoming Iron Range forums on mining trends and local budgets, playground improvements in Pike Township, downtown revitalization in Grand Rapids, a free grant writing workshop, the start of golf season at Giants Ridge, and redevelopment opportunities highlighted at Ely’s Brownfields Lunch & Learn 2026-04-17T17:20:00Z https://mn.gov/irrrb/ranger/index.jsp?id=1047-737057 Featuring Trison Solutions expanding its production capacity in Hibbing, The Quarry at Giants Ridge recognized for excellence in mineland reclamation, continued reclamation work honoring history in Crow Wing County, upcoming forums on iron mining trends and local budget impacts, a surge in regional film production highlighted at the Zeitgeist Festival and Ely showcasing redevelopment opportunities at an upcoming Brownfields Lunch & Learn 2026-04-02T15:30:00Z https://mn.gov/irrrb/ranger/index.jsp?id=1047-742006 Highlighting a new solar array supporting the Virginia Public Safety Center, energy efficiency upgrades at a remote Ely lodge, new equipment helping maintain ATV and snowmobile trails in Babbitt, 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 2026-03-19T21:20:00Z https://mn.gov/irrrb/ranger/index.jsp?id=1047-733520 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’s O’Brien Reservoir recreation area and IRRR connecting with industry leaders at the upcoming SME Minnesota Conference in Duluth 2026-03-04T22:30:00Z https://mn.gov/irrrb/ranger/index.jsp?id=1047-728606 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’s Harvey Street reconstruction project, and brownfield redevelopment successes highlighted in Grand Rapids 2026-02-19T15:30:00Z https://mn.gov/irrrb/ranger/index.jsp?id=1047-725728 Featuring Commissioner Rukavina’s visit with Rock Ridge High School students, a new Ely day spa supported through small business and energy retrofit resources, Beth Pierce’s tourism leadership award, trail and interpretive upgrades at Chik-Wauk in Grand Marais and a brownfield redevelopment Lunch & Learn in Grand Rapids 2026-02-06T15:30:00Z https://mn.gov/irrrb/ranger/index.jsp?id=1047-721965 Highlighting expanded broadband for nearly 400 locations in Clinton Township, Calumet’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 & Learn in Grand Rapids 2026-01-22T21:30:00Z https://mn.gov/irrrb/ranger/index.jsp?id=1047-720529 Featuring Commissioner Rukavina and staff’s community visit to Ely, Virginia’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’s community planning work to guide its future and the Northeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership seeking ideas for community sustainability projects 2026-01-12T20:00:00Z https://mn.gov/irrrb/ranger/index.jsp?id=1047-717717 Highlighting Commissioner Rukavina’s reflections on entering 2026, a student visit at Mesabi East on Iron Range investment decisions, runway safety improvements at Range Regional Airport, preservation of a historic Eveleth school mural, a new Community Commons Room at the Ely Area Hub, downtown reinvestment at Central Avenue Design Co. in Nashwauk, new trail grooming equipment for the Greenway Snowmobile Club and a new playground pavilion in Goodland Township 2025-12-10T22:40:00Z https://mn.gov/irrrb/ranger/index.jsp?id=1047-715840 Featuring Commissioner Rukavina’s address to the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, Hibbing’s new trail at Carey Lake Park, the winter opening at Giants Ridge, a new pickleball court in Silica Township, the Cook EDA’s launch event, Grand Portage’s use of a Residential Redevelopment grant for new development and a new playground at the Cook County Community YMCA.