Sen. Eric Pratt, Sen. Justin Eichorn to lead Iron Range jobs tour

Senators will visit mines and other businesses vital to the economic success of the Iron Range

On October 23rd and 24th, Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake), Chairman of the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Committee, and Vice Chair Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) will lead a tour of various sites important to the economy of the Iron Range and Minnesota. This builds on Senator Pratt’s recent visit to Duluth as he continues his visits across the state to hear from local businesses and Minnesota families about the challenges they have creating and filling good-paying jobs.

“These tours not only allow legislators to see the regional economic needs across our state firsthand, but also reaffirm our commitment to stable jobs in Greater Minnesota that allow families to have a career and save for their future,” said Senator Pratt.

The full tour schedule is below and media is encouraged to attend.

Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Iron Range Tour

Wednesday, October 23

  • 10:00 am – Twin Metals site visit – 400 miners drive East Ely, MN 55731
  • 1:30 pm Polymet site visit – 6500 Co Rd 666, Hoyt Lakes, MN 55750 (Recommended to take HWY 135)
  • 4:30 pm – HibTac Taconite Mine visit – 4950 Taconite Access Rd, Hibbing, MN 55746

Thursday, October 24

  • 9:00 am Boswell Energy utility company visit – 1210 NW 3rd St, Cohasset, MN 55721
  • 1:00 pm Blandin Paper Co. paper mill – 115 SW 1st St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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