Iron Mining Association of Minnesota

Name: Iron Mining Association of Minnesota
Address: 1003 Discovery Drive, Chisholm, MN, 55719, US
Telephone: (218) 722-7724

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Iron Mining Association of Minnesota

Promoting an iron ore industry our communities, state and country can depend on today and into the f

The Iron Mining Association (IMA) of Minnesota promotes a healthy iron ore industry that will continue to benefit Northeastern Minnesota as well as the entire state. The association is supported by Minnesota's iron mining operations, supplier businesses within the industry, and businesses and individuals who do not work directly in the industry but want to show their support for this vital Minnesota industry.

06/01/2026

International Day of Women in Mining is just two weeks away! We can't wait to celebrate with you. If you haven't registered for our event yet, this post will make you want to🙂

Featured below are our three panelists: Andi Bakk, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; Jessica Johnson, Talon Metals Corp.; and Jaime Johnson, United States Steel Corporation.

Hear their stories and so much more on Monday, June 15th! Registration closes soon: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fwzcm64/lp/124bcfc6-35d1-4d8a-a086-734a2de16461

05/28/2026

Is your high schooler interested in leveling up their tech skills? Minnesota North College's Future Tech Experience is worth checking out this summer.

This free, one-day event is open to students entering grades 9–12 and gives them a chance to explore careers in Digital Technology and Computer Science through hands-on activities, including coding (you get to build your own game!), cabling, and networking.

The experience is offered at two locations:

📍 Hibbing Campus — June 11, 9 AM-3 PM
📍 Grand Rapids Tech Hub — June 18, 9 AM-3 PM

Lunch is provided and transportation is available. Registration deadline is June 9. Learn more and register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xscRULQKq0ae9PrnSpIaf5Dp5P4b_JVPuEIk5HMTU5BUN0pGTFozSlBZM0wwNERaUFNZUkQ0VFpZVS4u&route=shorturl

05/26/2026

Minnesota North College is offering two free, hands-on learning experiences for young women to build confidence and practical skills.

🔧 Empow(HER): Girls in Trades – A FREE summer day camp at the Eveleth Campus gives high school girls the chance to try industrial mechanical technology, electrical controls and maintenance, and welding over three days. Lunch and transportation are included.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xscRULQKq0ae9PrnSpIafzyrBnxy48tCjPF1wksEMJFUNEtYNDBIMVdYT1Q0V0FQWkY1NjgzRjdKNy4u

05/25/2026

The IMA office is closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We are thankful for the sacrifices made by our nation's servicemen and women, and we honor their memory today and every day. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

🔎 Member Spotlight: Lakehead Constructors, Inc. 🔎

The Iron Mining Association of Minnesota is proud to feature one of our founding members—Lakehead Constructors—and the vital role they play in keeping iron mining operations running across northern Minnesota.

An IMA member since 1992, Lakehead Constructors is an industrial general contractor specializing in large-workforce maintenance outages and complex industrial builds.

As a union contractor, they self-perform work across 12 trades, providing maintenance support at area taconite plants and delivering major modernization projects across the Iron Range. Their core values of Safety, Quality, Service, and Innovation guide everything they do.

The iron mining industry is central to Lakehead's operations, from work inside taconite plants to railroad crews transporting ore to Duluth and Two Harbors. Over 35 years, they've grown right alongside the industry they help keep running.

05/18/2026

Calling all high schoolers on the Iron Range! Minnesota North College is hosting a FREE Career Exploration Series this summer, and it's the perfect chance to test drive a career before you graduate. No experience needed!

Here's the lineup:

🔧 Empow(HER) Camp: Women in the Trades – Welding, electrical, carpentry, automotive & more | Eveleth, Hibbing & Grand Rapids | June 9–25

💻 Future Tech Experience – Digital Tech/Computer Science | Hibbing & Grand Rapids | June 11 & 18

🎨 Designer Studio – Graphic design & visual communications | Eveleth | June 12

🔥 SparkLab: Welding Experience – Eveleth & Grand Rapids | June 15–July 1

🚑 EMS Discovery Lab – Earn CPR/First Aid/AED certification | Eveleth | June 16–17

🛠️ Designer to Builder – Invent, design, and build a real product | Grand Rapids | June 22–24

🐾 So You Want to Be a Vet Tech? – Animal handling & career exploration | Vermilion | June 24–25

🏥 Scrubs Camp – Healthcare careers exploration | Hibbing | July 28–29

Almost all camps are FREE, lunch is provided, and transportation may be available through the IRRR Career Exploration Grant. Don't wait—spots are limited!

Learn more: https://minnesotanorth.edu/events/summer-career-experience/

05/14/2026

A few weeks ago, IMA members attended the SME Conference, connecting with mining professionals, students, and educators from across the region.

A highlight was the IMA-sponsored Student Breakfast, where IMA executive director Kristen Vake was joined by U.S. Steel representatives Lukas Klemke and Chrissy Bartovich, as well as board member Matt Witzel from Ziegler for these conversations.

Events like this are a great reminder of why investing in the next generation matters. We’re already looking forward to next year!

05/13/2026

Save the date! ⛳️ Our 34th Annual Golf Outing returns to Giants Ridge on August 10.

Registration and full event details will be shared soon—stay tuned for updates and get ready for another great day on the course.

Not a member yet? Join the IMA and be part of our annual events. Visit taconite.org/membership/join-now.

05/11/2026

We are always excited to sponsor this event and support students and education! This type of exposure to the world of STEM is critical for the future. We love to see the fun and excitement happening right next door to our office😊 Thanks to everyone who makes this event happen!

05/06/2026

Monday, June 15, is International Day of Women in Mining—join us for a luncheon at the Discovery Center in Chisholm, MN, to celebrate!

We’re excited to bring this event back again this year in partnership with MiningMinnesota. The cost to attend is $25 and includes the lunch buffet and beverages.

Hosted by MiningMinnesota and the IMA, the luncheon is open to everyone who wishes to attend. For event registration and details, visit www.miningminnesota.com/IDWIM26.

Thank you to Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation and the MN Discovery Center for being this year's sponsors!

Address

1003 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN
55719

Telephone

(218) 722-7724

Website

http://www.taconite.org/

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