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John Arbogast named co-chair of Iron Ore Alliance
Arbogast is staff representative for United Steelworkers District 11 Virginia, Minn. – The Iron Ore Alliance is pleased to announce John Arbogast as its new co-chair. Arbogast, staff representative for United Steelworkers District 11, will jointly lead the organization with Chris Masciantonio, director of government affairs and public policy for United States Steel Corporation. Arbogast
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Minnesota Permanent School Fund reaches new heights with help from state iron mining industry
You may think we’re all about breaking rocks, but we’re great at breaking records, too. The Minnesota iron mining industry – including U.S. Steel’s Minnesota Ore Operations – directly contributes to schools across the state through the Minnesota Permanent School Fund (PSF). Our sector’s success has helped the PSF reach new heights. As the largest
Taconite Talks video: Iron mining ‘keeps our economy going’
From starting out as a truck driver to working now as a trainer at Keetac, USW Local 2660 member Tawnya Gustafson has made a career mining on the Iron Range. In the latest episode of Taconite Talks, Tawnya shares her journey and what the industry means for her community. “It pays our bills, it keeps
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Taconite Talks video: Careers and community
As Keetac resumes its operations, we’re thrilled to share our latest episode of Taconite Talks featuring Keetac’s Tawnya Gustafson, a USW Local 2660 member. Welcome back Tawnya and our Keetac employees! From starting out as a truck driver to working now as a trainer, Tawnya has made a career mining on the Iron Range. In
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Video: Iron Range Pride – A message from the Iron Ore Alliance
Minnesota iron mining has supported families and communities across the state for generations. This legacy continues through strong will and collaboration realized through the Iron Ore Alliance, a partnership that remains essential for industry progress and building prosperity in Minnesota. To recognize the valuable relationship between the United Steelworkers and U. S. Steel – as
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Taconite Talks video: Iron mining and the environment
In the latest episode of Taconite Talks, Sen. David Tomassoni, who represents District 6, explains how mining and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Mining and logging activities on the Iron Range have been happening for more than 135 years, yet the area also boasts some of the most pristine natural areas in the state.
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Taconite Talks video: Iron mining is the ‘backbone’ of our state
In the latest episode of Taconite Talks, the Iron Ore Alliance caught up with Rep. Julie Sandstede, who represents District 6A, to hear more about the state’s responsible use of its mineral resources. “The Range is mineral rich… When we are given much, we should make much with it in a responsible way,” said Rep.
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