21Oct2013
State legislators tour the largest taconite mine on the Mesabi Range
According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the mining activity resulting from this mine blast at Minntac will result in approximately $1 million for the Permanent School Fund.
03Oct2013
Representative Murphy tours Minntac
Minnesota House Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL – Saint Paul) toured U.S. Steel’s Minntac facility to learn more about the largest taconite mining operation in the Mesabi Iron Range. Pictured with Representative Murphy is Bob Bratulich, director of United Steelworkers District 11, who helped facilitate the tour.
12Apr2013
Minntac mine expansion won’t require impact statement
Minnesota Public Radio
08Mar2013
20Feb2013
Governor Dayton participates in Iron Ore Alliance launch
On February 20, Governor Dayton (center) joined Chris Masciantonio (left) of U. S. Steel and Bob Bratulich (right) of the United Steelworkers Union to announce the formation of the Iron Ore Alliance.
20Feb2013
Iron Ore Alliance: partnership aims at better mining policy
Mesabi Daily News
19Feb2013
30Jan2013
U. S. Steel promotes Minn. mining industry
Minnesota Public Radio