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Executive Council approves new mining lease on Mesabi Range


Wed, Mar 6th, 2013
Posted in All State of Minnesota

An iron ore mining lease near Coleraine, Minn., that could bring between $50 million and $220 million to the state’s Permanent School Trust Fund during the life of the mine was unanimously approved today by Minnesota Executive Council.



The leasing company, Magnetation LLC, is based in Grand Rapids, Minn. The proposed mining project is in an area generally known as the Cushing and Buckeye Reserve, on the west end of the Mesabi Range.



Members of the Executive Council present today include Gov. Mark Dayton, Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, Attorney General Lori Swanson and Auditor Rebecca Otto. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) makes recommendations on mineral leases to the Executive Council, which is charged with approving them.



No private land surface owners are affected by this proposal. Surface ownership is currently held by the state as school trust lands, with a small amount of county tax-forfeited land. Magnetation also has surface ownership of nearby properties, as well as some private mineral ownership. The project is adjacent to the inactive Canisteo mine.



Revenue generated from school trust lands is credited to the Permanent School Trust Fund. Interest and dividends from the fund are transferred twice a year to all school districts of the state. Mineral royalties from school trust lands are the largest contributor to the Permanent School Trust Fund, which has received record contributions in recent years due to increased mineral revenue.



Approval of the Cushing/Buckeye Reserve mineral lease is the first step in development of the proposed iron ore mine. Prior to starting a new mine, certain aspects of the proposed project will undergo a thorough process of environmental review and permitting to ensure that all state-required environment safeguards are in place.



The company plans to develop its comprehensive project plan within the next five years.



The DNR is working with local organizations and citizens on possible displacement of facilities due to the proposed mining project. The mining site has a number of surface leases for things such as ski, bike and snowmobile trails and a gun club. DNR staff is working with local groups to find viable locations for the trails and facilities. The current and future locations of the trails and facilities .....
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Klobuchar Statement on FCC Backing Effort to Unlock Cell Phones

Tue, Mar 5th, 2013
Posted in All State of Minnesota

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar today made the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski and the White House announced that they would back efforts to unlock cell phones, allowin ..... 
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Minnesota Department of Commerce Celebrates 15th Annual National Consumer Protection Week

Tue, Mar 5th, 2013
Posted in All State of Minnesota

SAINT PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Commerce is joining state agencies across the country, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the IRS, the FBI, advocacy organizations like the Better Business Bureau, and private sect ..... 
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State to phase out use of harmful chemical

Tue, Mar 5th, 2013
Posted in All State of Minnesota

St. Paul, Minn. -- All state agencies will eliminate purchasing of hand soaps and dish and laundry cleaning products that contain triclosan by June of this year. Through Executive Order by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, state agencies are required t ..... 
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State's Largest Annual Food Drive is Underway

Tue, Mar 5th, 2013
Posted in All State of Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. - With need at food shelves at record levels in Minnesota, the largest annual food drive in the state is now underway. Minnesota FoodShare said the March Campaign this year is focused on "everyday heroes," people who are getting invol ..... 
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Minnesota law changes affect 2012 taxes for some individuals

Wed, Feb 20th, 2013
Posted in All State of Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota has adopted most federal tax changes enacted by Congress for the 2012 tax year under a new law signed by Gov. Mark Dayton. The changes will provide $18.5 million in tax benefits to Minnesotans. Conforming to federal ta ..... 
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Consumer access to health care would be expanded in new nursing legislation

Wed, Feb 20th, 2013
Posted in All State of Minnesota

ST. PAUL (Feb. 20, 2013) — Newly introduced legislation would expand consumer access to advanced practice nurses to meet the growing needs of 21st century health care and the Affordable Care Act, according to the president of Minnesota’s Advanced ..... 
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In the forecast: a winter blast of extra DWI patrols

Fri, Dec 7th, 2012
Posted in All State of Minnesota

Fillmore County. — You don’t have to have yourself a merry little time in jail if you plan ahead for a sober ride. The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office along with Chatfield and Preston Police Departments will increase drunk driving enforcemen ..... 
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Minnesotans Build Their Legacy With 53 New Historical And Cultural Heritage Grants Grants awarded across the state for projects of enduring value

Tue, Nov 27th, 2012
Posted in All State of Minnesota

ST. PAUL (Nov. 21, 2012) – From oral histories to preserving historic buildings, Minnesotans are hard at work celebrating their legacy now and building it for the future. The Minnesota Historical Society today announced it has awarded 53 Minnesota ..... 
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