Mining, Minnesota could play big roles in 2020 election
NASHWAUK, MN — Win Minnesota. That was President Trump’s message during a recent rally in Minneapolis where he vowed to fight to win the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and the votes
Mining, Minnesota could play big roles in 2020 election
NASHWAUK, MN — Win Minnesota. That was President Trump’s message during a recent rally in Minneapolis where he vowed to fight to win the Land of
New expo hopes to build up trades in the 218
EVELETH, MN — Building projects and a workforce. That’s the focus in the skilled trades industry in northeastern Minnesota. In the next decade, the region
Experts collaborate to fill welding skills gap
EVELETH, MN — Skilled welders needed. That was the resounding message from regional businesses Wednesday as they gathered at Mesabi Range College’s Eveleth Campus. “Our problem
Federal judge rejects challenges to PolyMet land swap
A federal judge has rejected challenges by several environmental groups to a land swap needed for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota
MN Court of Appeals temporarily suspends two PolyMet permits
ST. PAUL, MN — On Wednesday, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay, or suspension, on two PolyMet permits including the dam safety
Eye On Mining: A look back at the Iron Range labor union battle
CHISHOLM, MN — The history of labor in Iron Range mines is complicated and in some cases dark. “It was terrible working conditions,” said Pamela
Lawsuit filed against U.S. Steel hopes to extend HibTac mine life
HIBBING, MN — A lawsuit has been filed against U.S. Steel over a piece of land the company controls that could extend the declining lifespan
Twin Metals, local union leaders sign labor agreement
ELY, MN — With the i’s dotted and the t’s crossed, Twin Metals Minnesota and the Iron Range Building and Construction Trades Council are now
Twin Metals to sign labor agreement
ELY, MN — Twin Metals Minnesota says it will hire union workers if the project is approved. While still in the early stages, the copper-nickel mining
Minnesota Supreme Court denies challenge of PolyMet environmental review
ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Supreme court has declined to hear a petition for review from environmental groups regarding the PolyMet copper-nickel mining project.
ArcelorMittal takes over HibTac management, union focuses on mine life
CHISHOLM, MN — For the past 40 plus years Cleveland-Cliffs has managed Hibbing Taconite, but as of Monday that’s changed. As employees get used to
Gov. Walz meets with PolyMet, Glencore
ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz met with representatives from PolyMet and Glencore Thursday. The meeting was closed to the press but in
Minnesota DNR denies requests to reconsider tailings dam permits for PolyMet
The Minnesota DNR says they are denying requests by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, as well as multiple environmental organizations and individuals, who requested the agency reconsider the tailings dam permits issued to PolyMet last year.
Cleveland-Cliffs celebrates completion of DR-Grade pellet project
SILVER BAY, MN — $100 million dollars and 500,000 labor hours later, Cleveland-Cliffs DR-Grade pellet project at its Northshore mine is complete. “These DR-Grade pellets will
CBS 3 FORECAST
Clear, calm tonight; sunshine and warm Sunday then next low pressure moves in
Enjoy the calm conditions tonight and Sunday because more rain is moving in to begin next week, followed by colder
