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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Dayton backs new Iron Ore Alliance
By Danielle Killey Employees and officials at U.S. Steel want to keep their industry strong and hope the new Iron Ore Alliance is one way to do that. We need policies that will help the industry gro...
Posted on 2/21/13 at 9:47 AM
STAFF BLOG TWIN PORTS BUSINESS Allete's downs and ups
During a recent stop in Duluth, a top official with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce had some interesting observations about Allete. "Allete is very different form other utilities," said Wi...
Posted on 5/21/10 at 7:37 AM
More layoffs expected at Minntac 
About 380 people have lost their jobs since March, but it was hoped others might be spared. Now, another round of 250 layoffs would put the total at more than 600.
April 27, 2009
Recession takes toll on Arrowhead railroads
The slowdown on the Iron Range has resulted in less traffic on BNSF, the railway that delivers taconite to Great Lakes ships.
By Peter Passi , April 03, 2009
Lake shipping season begins, but slowly
Typically, local docks spring into action in anticipation of the Soo Locks opening March 25. But that was not the case this year, with the economy in the doldrums and steel mills operating at only 40 to 45 percent of capacity.
By Peter Passi , March 30, 2009
Half of workers' jobs could be spared druring Minorca Mine shutdown
Mine near Virginia could retain 157 of 303 employees for maintenance work when it temporarily ceases production May 10
By Peter Passi , March 26, 2009
Essar looks for help in financing Iron Range plant
Essar Steel is having trouble getting private financing for the construction of a $1.6 billion taconite-to-steel industrial complex near Nashwauk.
March 10, 2009
Essar looks for help in financing Iron Range plant
Essar Steel is having trouble getting private financing for the construction of a $1.6 billion taconite-to-steel industrial complex near Nashwauk.
By Associated Press , March 09, 2009
Minorca mine plans extended shutdown
Workers at Minorca mine knew they would cease production in mid-April for scheduled maintenance, but the mine’s owner recently revealed plans to extend that shutdown through July.
By Peter Passi , March 02, 2009
Mine services firm still planning expansion in Virginia
As taconite plants across the Iron Range continue to throttle back production, at least one business catering to mining operations continues to polish its plans for an expansion.
By Peter Passi , March 02, 2009
Cliffs reports record profits in 2008
By Peter Passi , February 25, 2009
Cliffs announces further job cuts at Hibtac and Northshore
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. today announced that Hibbing Taconite and Northshore Mining will see additional production curtailments and temporary facility shutdowns.
By Peter Passi , February 24, 2009
Recent mine layoffs and production cutbacks
Several mines on the Iron Range have resorted to cutbacks in the past few months.
February 20, 2009
Minntac to lay off half its work force
U.S. Steel Corp. has notified workers at its Minntac mine that it will cut production in the next two to three weeks. As a result, about 50 percent of the work force — 500 union and 90 salaried management employees — will be indefinitely laid off.
By Peter Passi and Andy Greder , February 20, 2009
Mercury rising in Minnesota fish
In a surprise development, mercury levels in Minnesota fish have been rising -- likely due to coal burned in China and India.
By John Myers , February 17, 2009
Minnesota’s stimulus: $9.1 billion
WASHINGTON — A massive plan to zap the U.S. economy out of its doldrums could infuse Minnesota with an estimated $9.1 billion to rebuild schools, roads, bridges, health programs and family pocketbooks.
By Kevin Diaz , February 15, 2009
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