Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation

10/30/2026

We’re carving out a little Halloween fun as we celebrate 85 years (1941-2026) of serving the Iron Range!

From all of us at Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation, have a safe and happy Halloween weekend.

10/30/2026

As National Community Planning Month wraps up, we recognize the planning and partnerships that help northeastern Minnesota communities thrive.

Strong communities start with thoughtful planning and collaboration. Across the region, community leaders, planners and local partners work together to address housing needs, improve infrastructure, revitalize downtowns and prepare for future growth.

At Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation, we're proud to support these efforts through investments that help turn community visions into reality.

Thank you to our regional partners for their dedication to building vibrant, resilient communities and creating opportunities for generations to come.

10/29/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Check out these tips from Minnesota IT Services to strengthen your online habits, protect your personal information and help prevent identity theft.

Strengthen your online habits to prevent identity theft, protect your personal information, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. Together, we can make Minnesota safer and more secure. Learn more: https://mn.pulse.ly/rtqxnsna8w

10/28/2026

Eighty-five years ago, Iron Range citizens and local leaders recognized that the region’s future depended on supporting its natural resource industries while building a broader, more diverse economy. That vision continues to guide Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation today.

In her latest Mesabi Tribune MINE edition column, Commissioner Ida Rukavina reflects on the agency’s history, from supporting taconite research and new employers to strengthening downtowns and transforming former mining lands into recreation destinations. She also looks ahead to the investments in people, innovation and partnerships that will help northeastern Minnesota adapt to a changing economy.

Read “85 Years of Investing in the Iron Range.” Link in comments.

10/27/2026

Expanding housing options for workers, families and seniors is essential to northeastern Minnesota’s economic future.

Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR) Commissioner Ida Rukavina highlighted that message today at the Northeast Regional Housing Forum, hosted by Minnesota Housing at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. She discussed how IRRR’s work with Minnesota Housing is helping advance housing projects amid the region’s aging housing stock, infrastructure challenges and high construction costs.

IRRR Community Development Director Whitney Ridlon shared an overview of the agency’s housing grant program and its results.

The forum also featured panel discussions on local housing solutions, development resources and strategies to expand homeownership and rental housing across northeastern Minnesota.

“No single organization can solve our housing challenges alone. But together, we’re making real progress,” Rukavina said.

10/27/2026

Was your business or organization affected by this summer’s wildfires? Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation encourages eligible applicants to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

These SBA loans can help cover ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met because of the wildfires. Eligible applicants include small businesses, agricultural cooperatives and nonprofit organizations in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis counties in Minnesota, and Douglas County, Wisconsin.

Application deadline: July 22, 2027.
Apply through the MySBA Loan Portal: https://lending.sba.gov

Additional support, including no-cost consulting, is available through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Small Business Development Center: https://mn.gov/deed/business/help/sbdc/overview/

10/23/2026

Regional partners discuss economic development priorities

Housing, childcare, workforce and infrastructure needs took center stage as northeastern Minnesota partners met during the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's Stronger Regions, Stronger Minnesota roadshow. The Oct. 8 visit included business tours in Hibbing and a regional discussion at Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation’s Mineland Reclamation facility in Chisholm.

Read the full article in The Ranger. Link in the comments.

10/22/2026

Showcasing northeastern Minnesota’s manufacturing strengths!

Scott Sundvall and Janelle Greschner are representing Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation at FABTECH 2026 alongside the Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association. They are connecting with industry professionals, building relationships and highlighting the region’s manufacturing capabilities and business opportunities.

Running Oct. 21-23, FABTECH brings together professionals in metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing to explore new technologies and industry opportunities.

10/21/2026

Students are exploring manufacturing careers close to home during this week’s Arrowhead Tour of Manufacturing, which began today.

An Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR) Workforce Development grant is helping cover transportation costs for school tours within the Taconite Assistance Area, connecting students with local employers and career opportunities.

Pictured: Mountain Iron-Buhl students visit Hibbing Fabricators and L&M Radiator, Inc. in Hibbing.

Read the full bulletin to learn how IRRR is supporting career exploration and highlighting northeastern Minnesota’s manufacturing industry during Manufacturing Month. Link in comments.

Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association Mountain Iron-Buhl Public Schools

10/21/2026

Regional partners met in Chisholm today for the Mineland Vision Partnership (MVP) meeting to share updates on mining, energy, research and mineland reclamation.

Presentations included updates from Minnesota Power, NewRange Copper Nickel, the Natural Resources Research Institute and U.S. Steel. Participants also learned about geomorphic design, an approach to mineland reclamation that mimics natural landforms. The meeting concluded with information on the proposed constitutional amendment related to the permanent school trust fund.

MVP supports collaboration to shape evolving landscapes for future generations.