Author name: Heidi Larson

The 2016 legislative session began on March 8 with a lengthy discussion about the growing economic hardship on the Iron Range as a result of illegal foreign steel dumping. Although the full Legislature has yet to pass a 26-week extension of unemployment insurance benefits, we extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the Governor and

According to new findings from the U.S. Department of Commerce, corrosion-resistant steel imports from China will be taxed at 256 percent due to ongoing sales at unfairly low prices. This is an important step in the right direction as we work to put an end to the illegal practices that are hurting America’s steel industry.

Nearly 50 Iron Range leaders recently gathered to receive updates on the status of Minnesota’s water quality standard to protect wild rice. As part of the East Range Community Advisory Panel’s regular meeting on January 14, presenters gave an overview of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) rulemaking timeline, as well as a summary of

Public comments accepted by December 18 The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is considering amendments to the state’s water quality sulfate standard to protect wild rice. Minnesota has a 42-year-old rule limiting how much sulfate can be discharged into wild rice waters. The current standard of 10 milligrams per liter (mg/L) is not consistently enforced,

The Iron Ore Alliance is grateful for the leadership of U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith, and U.S. Representative Rick Nolan, who met last week with top administration officials at the White House in an effort to determine what immediate steps can be taken to stop mining and steel industry