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Mesabi Metallics — a controversial project that’s been in the works for more than two decades and could be the first new taconite mine in Minnesota in nearly 50 years —  is once again bringing hopes of economic revival to the Iron Range. 

Mesabi Metallics — a controversial project that’s been in the works for more than two decades and could be the first new taconite mine in Minnesota in nearly 50 years — is once again bringing hopes of economic revival to the Iron Range.

After years of delays, revived taconite mine offers new economic hope on Minnesota's Iron Range

Derek Montgomery for MPR News

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After years of delays, revived taconite mine offers new economic hope on Minnesota’s Iron Range

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