Northland Connection Business News http://www.northlandconnection.com Northland business news from the Northland Connection Murphy Oil exiting refining business Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=331 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=332 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Passenger traffic up 20% at Duluth airport Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=327 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=329 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Keewatin-based Magnetation growing, but not without pain Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=328 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=330 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=326 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet inches closer to obtaining EIS Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=322 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=323 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Survey suggests advancing economic conditions in Minnesota Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=321 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=324 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power breaks ground on wind initiative Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=319 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Unemployment declines in Minnesota and Wisconsin Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=320 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=325 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Umemployment in region drops dramatically Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=318 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Superior MSA added jobs in April Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=317 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ore trade up again in April Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=316 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Allete chief sees green opportunities Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=311 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior firm gets tax credits Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=313 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Atlas Industrial Park preparations underway Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=315 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron ore shipments off to a hot start Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=312 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news A CenturyTel/Qwest merger raises regional questions Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=314 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Economic outlook bright for Minnesota Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=310 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northstar Aerospace in recovery Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=309 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs back to capacity in 2010, no layoffs Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=306 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news 2010 shipping season begins this weekend Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=305 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus expecting strong 2010 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=308 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth company's revolutionary product could bring city 100 jobs Sat, 6 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=303 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Housing market expected to pick up speed in Twin Ports Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=304 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Record enrollments reported at MnSCU Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=301 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news The State of Minnesota added a significant number of jobs in January Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=300 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news I'Falls paper mill turns 100 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=302 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Lisak testifies on impact of proposed energy bill Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=298 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta adds flights to Duluth Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=295 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Great Lakes ore shipments up Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=296 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IT perseveres despite recession Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=297 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news ALLETE CEO Don Shippar to retire Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=294 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news BusinessNorth sale pending to local journalists Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=292 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NewPage has new mill manager Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=293 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Grand finale for UMD's chancellor Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=290 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news KEDA hears about eco-industrial development advantages Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=291 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Development Association celebrates 50 years Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=287 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Port Authority purchases Morgan Park site Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=288 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Two decades, 1,100 new businesses Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=289 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Purdue University acquires fleet of Cirrus aircraft Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=286 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NEF doubles small business lending in 2009 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=284 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Exodus Machines 'poised for growth' Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=285 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Kanninen appointed White House liaison to EPA Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=283 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals announces joint venture Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=282 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth-Superior shipping season winds down Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=281 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news International Falls plasma gasification plant gets federal grant Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=277 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Keetac expansion would extend life of mine Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=278 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus unveils plan to boost 2010 sales Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=280 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Early optimism for taconite industry Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=279 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta annual traffic declines Thu, 7 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=275 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar Steel project awarded site prep funds Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=276 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power reaches renewable energy milestone Mon, 4 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=273 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta clears final regulatory hurdle in NWA merger Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=274 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth selects director of business and community development Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=271 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IEDC announces closing on Ainsworth site Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=272 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Federal funds secured for Fraser Shipyards in Superior Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=269 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New life for Ainsworth plant in Cook Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=270 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet EIS comment meeting this week Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=267 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Union says U.S. Steel will recall some workers at Keetac Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=266 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New entrepreneurs aren't wasting economic crisis Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=264 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Hibtac employees called back to work Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=265 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet closes financing Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=262 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs to acquire chromite deposits in Canada's 'Ring of Fire' Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=263 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news KEDA officials plan visit to Pittsburgh plasma facility Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=268 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mesabi Nugget to start producing iron nuggets in December Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=260 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mesaba Energy EIS released Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=259 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IEDC acquires Ainsworth site Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=256 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NOvA project receives final okay Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=261 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ely seeking further funding for biomass project Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=257 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Grand Rapids State Bank recognized Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=258 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs posts $58.8 million profit in the third quarter Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=255 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota cities get federal funds for sewage treatment, wild land purchases Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=254 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet EIS published Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=252 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Allete nabs 'smart-grid' grant Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=253 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota, Wisconsin unemployment rates drop Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=251 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Manufacturer, energy project get boost from Iron Range Resources Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=250 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota students among best in math Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=249 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs Natural Resources to acquire Canadian mine Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=248 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet EIS release imminent Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=247 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mesabi Nugget taconite plant to start work soon Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=246 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota, Wisconsin unemployment rates down slightly Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=244 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expands in Duluth Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=245 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news SMDC Health System recognized for excellence Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=243 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NorthlandConnection.com wins award Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=240 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Proposed projects could mean new use for area OSB plants Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=241 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Keetac workers to be called back Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=242 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ainsworth Cook plant eyed for biofuels project Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=239 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs inceases production and sales volume expectations Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=237 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Unemployment claims drop significantly in the Northland Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=238 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Direct flight from Duluth to Orlando offered soon Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=235 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news United Taconite returns to 40-hour workweek Wed, 2 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=236 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Construction underway for new Duluth airport terminal Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=232 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Lake Superior College expects record enrollment Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=231 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Sale of Duluth steam plant approved Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=228 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Employment improves in Wisconsin, Minnesota Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=229 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news East Range hospital considering joining SMDC Health System Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=230 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news UMD scientists develop life-saving medical product Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=226 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Irresistible Ink consolidates operations in the Northland Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=227 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Increase in deliveries boosts Cirrus market share Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=222 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Chisholm-Hibbing gets third flight Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=221 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minntac lines reopening Thu, 6 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=220 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news July brings uptick in Great Lakes ore trade Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=219 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news UMD hoists flag on civil engineering building Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=218 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Recession takes toll on Twin Ports tonnage Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=216 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Range steel fabricator to build wind turbine towers Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=217 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news City of Orr pursues wood-pellet manufacturer Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=215 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news ArcelorMittal facility in Indiana resumes production Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=214 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Itasca County approves land sale to Essar Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=213 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northstar Aerospace recalls workers Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=212 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Hibbing Taconite closure extended into 2010 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=209 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Airport Authority approves terminal design Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=207 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Monson Trucking closing its doors Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=208 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news HealthPartners/United Healthcare offer ideas on health care reform Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=206 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Rail Authority signs off on Essar land sale Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=210 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news What does the future hold for Essar Steel? Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=204 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Klapmeier makes play for Cirrus jet Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=205 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota one of ten states to receive energy dollars Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=203 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Wind turbines, nonferrous mining may help pay for K-12 education Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=202 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals expands exploration land holdings Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=201 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta adds another flight to Duluth Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=200 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Thirteen of Minnesota's top 25 resorts are in the Arrowhead Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=197 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet officials have high hopes for new type of mining Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=196 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Two area communities awarded state grant Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=195 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior Business Awards program unveiled Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=194 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus increases production second time in 45 days Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=192 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Study: Midwest economy may have bottomed out Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=193 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota's Iron Range will ship a new product to Chicago Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=190 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news UnitedHealth to government: Operate more like us and save Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=191 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news The next iron rush Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=188 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta inks partnership with Air France/KLM Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=189 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Small businesses are increasingly optimistic Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=187 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Enbridge pipeline would put 2,000 to work in region Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=185 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Aitkin in final stages of preparing for plasma gasification facility Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=186 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mankato company agrees to buy CP Telecom Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=184 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Sappi is proposing an expansion at its Cloquet mill Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=183 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Port of Duluth-Superior celebrates 50 years of seaway service Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=182 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news University to break ground on NE Minnesota facility Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=180 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus senses recovery; starts pumping up production Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=181 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals acquires additional land in NE Minnesota Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=176 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power wind initiative moving forward Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=177 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ainsworth Lumber continues to market its Grand Rapids site Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=178 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Magnetation: the last shrimp boat standing? Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=179 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Fairview plans Hibbing expansion Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=174 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iowa company will open facility in Duluth Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=170 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New study concludes mining is largest contributor to region's economy Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=171 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news St. Lawrence Seaway marks 50th year Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=175 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news First saltie arrives in Superior Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=173 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Oneida Realty forges alliance with Cushman & Wakefield Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=168 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth salt manufacturer sold Tue, 7 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=169 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar spokesperson says project still on track Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=166 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NOvA project to move ahead Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=164 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Half of Minorca Mine will work during shutdown Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=162 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar group to go private; Nashwauk project on hold Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=161 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Economic recovery funds go to Duluth Airport Terminal Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=160 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northland Foods acquires Poplar Facility Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=172 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet EIS draft to be published soon Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=158 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Great Lakes shipping will get off to a slow start Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=156 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Lawmakers applaud state funds for Fraser Shipyards Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=157 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Exodus Machines receives state funding for expansion Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=155 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news CustomerLink to expand to Superior Mon, 9 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=154 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news City of Moose Lake receives clean water loan from state Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=167 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Former NWA maintenance base may repair Airbus jets again Thu, 5 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=153 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota lags U.S., regional indexes Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=150 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Another mining company announces cutbacks Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=151 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs announces new round of production cuts Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=147 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news U.S. Steel lays off half its workers at Minntac Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=146 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Synergy Solutions calls it quits Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=148 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Planning group seeks tenant for Northome industrial park Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=149 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Logging downturn not hitting biomass as of yet Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=145 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mountain Iron EDA eyeing wind energy Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=143 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar Steel Minnesota awards grading contracts Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=144 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Laker shipping down three percent in 2008 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=140 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus signals further production cuts Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=136 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ainsworth to seek buyer for Cook mill Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=137 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news U.S. Steel says 500 workers opt to retire early Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=138 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta, Northwest see traffic drop less than rivals Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=139 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news United Taconite facility certified environmentally compliant Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=134 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Recession takes toll on paper markets; some bright spots Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=135 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northland Distributing opens showroom Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=141 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mesabi Nugget construction on schedule Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=133 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Range still preparing for economic boom Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=132 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northland's 'green' economy is growing Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=130 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ainsworth permanently closes Cook and Bemidji Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=131 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Superior port shipping traffic down only 4.6 percent Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=129 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron Range communities act on vision for new housing construction, rehabilitation Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=128 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Offshore wind energy projects along Lake Superior are unlikely Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=125 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior Midwest Energy sets handling record Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=124 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cardero acquires Longnose titanium deposit near Hoyt Lakes Fri, 9 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=121 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news General Mills workers look for life after tacos Fri, 9 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=123 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news DECC expands while tightening its belt Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=122 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mining, steel investment still warranted Wed, 7 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=120 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Wells Fargo completes Wachovia buy Fri, 2 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=119 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet receives draft EIS from state Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=117 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron Range's fast fall follows boom Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=116 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minneapolis Fed forecasts continuing economic downturn in Upper Midwest Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=115 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Funds authorized to redesign passenger terminal in Duluth Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=112 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Taconite slowdown on the Great Lakes Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=113 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Building homes in Duluth is profitable Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=114 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Chisholm reservation center to stay Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=111 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Great Lakes coal shipments surge in November Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=110 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Aitkin approves annexation Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=109 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Congress may build new lock at Sault Ste. Marie Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=108 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta and NWA facing capacity, job cuts Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=102 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Grant awarded to protect homes and businesses in Cook County Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=106 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Tonnage through the Duluth Superior port is down Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=107 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Layoffs loom as Iron Range feels pinch of tough economy Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=104 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Translation tech company seeks $1.4M Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=103 Duluth-based GeaCom Inc., a firm that's developed technology to help physicians communicate with patients who speak a different language, is aiming to raise $1.4 million to fund clinical trials. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus furloughs production workers until January Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=99 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Gallup studies connection between economic growth and where workers choose to live Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=100 Gallup Poll will interview residents in the Duluth Superior area and 25 other U.S. communities as part of a three-year study of emotional community-citizen engagement and its role in economic growth. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New oil pipeline across Minnesota approved Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=101 Minnesota energy regulators gave their approval Tuesday to a new pipeline that will come out of Canada carrying crude oil across northern Minnesota and on to Wisconsin. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Wind power is pushing Duluth port to a new age Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=98 The explosive growth of wind turbine imports is keeping the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Duluth Superior Seaway port busy. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs, Alpha end plans to combine; settle lawsuit Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=97 Iron ore producer Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. will pay $70 million to Alpha Natural Resources Inc. in a deal that will end plans to take over the coal mine operator and settle a related lawsuit, the company said Monday. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Pawlenty jobs plan has green tint Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=96 Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty said Monday that he will ask the state legislature to approve tax credits and other incentives for companies that bring green jobs to the state. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news National healthcare magazine recognizes SISU Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=95 SISU Medical Solutions of Duluth has been recognized as a "best place to work in healthcare." http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet wraps up Glencore partnership Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=93 PolyMet Mining Corporation reported today that it has completed the previously announced strategic agreements with Glencore AG and certain affiliates. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta offers reassurance on retaining Twin Cities hub Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=94 Delta's president greets NWA and Delta employees in a tour of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Thursday. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Federal regulators approve Delta - Northwest merger Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=91 Delta Air Lines has closed on its acquisition of Northwest Airlines, promising to retain the reservation center in Chisholm. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news More layoffs at Duluth-based Cirrus Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=90 Cirrus Design has announced more layoffs at its Duluth and Grand Forks facilities. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Economic slowdown hits home on Iron Range Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=87 Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. will idle half its taconite pellet production in Eveleth and Silver Bay. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron Range Resources faces steel market concerns Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=92 Falling steel prices and a softening market weaved their way through an Iron Range Resources Board discussion about a project on Monday. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Clinic, hospital will become one in International Falls Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=89 Falls Memorial Hospital and the Duluth Clinic-International Falls will move toward integration in 2009. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Book explores life on the Iron Range Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=88 Cherry native Aaron Brown has penned a book that in part, looks back and looks ahead to economic opportunities in northeastern Minnesota. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cleveland-Cliffs has a new name Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=86 Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., an international mining company, today announced that it has changed its name to Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Banks: Credit still flows on Main Street Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=85 The credit crunch that has gripped Wall Street has yet to leave its mark on borrowers or lenders in northeastern Minnesota. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota aims to be model for wind transport Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=84 Caravans of specially-built trucks have been heading out of the Port of Duluth most every morning since June, loaded with wind turbine components destined for wind energy farms across the Midwest. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Feds approve $1.1 million rail study grant Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=83 The Northern Lights Express is one step closer to being able to apply for federal funding to establish a high-speed passenger rail line from Duluth to Minneapolis. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet Mining submits report to the state; expects deal with Glencore to close in October Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=81 PolyMet Mining Corp. has delivered the expanded analysis of water quality predictions to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Prospects for Murphy Oil expansion dim Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=82 Murphy Oil Corp.'s proposed $6.2 billion expansion of its Superior refinery is making little progress. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Area schools brace for economic boom Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=80 As the Iron Range faces the possibility of massive construction and expansion projects totaling billions of dollars over the next 10 years, school districts are taking notice. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar Steel breaks ground for slab mill on Iron Range Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=79 This week's news of crisis in U.S. financial markets didn't dampen spirits in Nashwauk Friday. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior coal dock sets new monthly record Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=77 More than 2.6 million net tons of coal were shipped from Superior Midwest Energy Terminal in August. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth man gets national attention for invention Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=76 Long time entrepreneuer Lance Reasor has created a device that warms clothing during cold weather. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cleveland-Cliffs subsidiary will build $15 million facility on Iron Range Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=75 The biomass fuel production plant will be located north of Orr in northern St. Louis County. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Steel secures needed agreements Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=74 The Itasca County Board of Commissioners has approved a business subsidy agreement that will provide $66 million in state bonding proceeds for project infrastructure, a master development agreement and land exchange. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth aircraft manufacturer trims staff Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=73 Cirrus Design is laying off 102 workers, including 71 in Duluth. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet and Glencore sign strategic marketing agreement Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=71 Swiss-based Glencore AG has entered into a strategic partnership with PolyMet Mining, an agreement that includes an investment by Glencore into mining operations near Hoyt Lakes. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northstar Aerospace, Lake Superior College begin customized training partnership Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=68 The state of Minnesota has issued a grant to help train employees in machine tool technology. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Search begins for new role for Grand Rapids OSB mill Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=69 Economic development partners in Itasca County have begun a search for a new use for an idled board mill in Grand Rapids that won't reopen. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Mining plans copper & nickel project in Lake County; could add 1,000 jobs Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=70 Toronto-based Duluth Metals is moving ahead with plans to build a $916 million project east of Ely. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth emerging as global gateway for wind energy Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=72 A shipment of wind turbine blades to Brazil will establish a new milestone for the Duluth Port this week. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet revives abandoned North American deposit Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=60 Emerging efforts to extract non-ferrous minerals from the ground in Northeasten Minnesota are drawing attention in New York. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Area health provider launches electronic records systems for its member clinics Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=63 Northstar Physicians Network has chosen two area information technology providers to help build its new system for handling health records. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Wall Street in holding pattern on Cleveland-Cliffs' planned Alpha acquisition Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=59 The U.S. market hasn't decided whether the Cleveland-Cliffs should execute its plan to become a major player in coal, or put itself up for sale. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ainsworth completes recapitalization; new stock begins trading 1 August Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=58 British Columbia-based Ainsworth Lumber has completed the recapitalization plan the company unveiled in June. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Rich mineral formation on Iron Range is luring developers Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=56 A rich nickel-copper-precious metals formation stretching from the outskirts of Babbitt toward Ely is drawing plenty of interest from mine developers. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cleveland-Cliffs goes global Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=57 Cleveland-Cliffs joined the global consolidation in the steelmaking industry with this week's deals for an Appalachian coal giant and an Iron Range taconite plant. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Grand Rapids discount store to relocate to former Wal-Mart building Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=55 L&M Fleet Supply will move into the 95,000 square foot building in early 2009. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Biotech project would produce ethanol at Boise mill Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=53 Boise Inc. is being considered for a biotechnology project that would convert cellulosic sludge into partially refined ethanol. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news FTZ vision is a railway served business park Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=54 Ranier's Foreign Trade Zone is part of Koochiching County's economic development strategy. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Aviation industry reacts to first flight of Cirrus jet Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=52 July 3rd marked the first flight of Cirrus Design's newest aircraft. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Electric co-op goes for gold with green expansion Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=49 Arrowhead Electric has completed a $2.5 million "green" expansion and rehabilitation of its central office and distribution center. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power is nearly halfway to statersquo;s 2025 renewables goal Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=50 Minnesota Power's plan to move more North Dakota wind-generated electricity to the Duluth/Superior region is its latest renewable energy initiative. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar announces timeline, funding for Minnesota Steel Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=48 India-based Essar Group is moving ahead with plans to build a $1.65 billion mining, processing and steelmaking facility near Nashwauk. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Proposed plasma gasification facility could be first in United States Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=44 Koochiching County is leading a feasibility study to determine if the area should pursue the nation's first plasma gasification facility. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news $200 million Boswell 3 upgrade begins second construction season Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=45 Minnesota Power continues construction on its emission-reduction retrofit. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Downtown Duluth restoration nears completion Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=51 Developer A&L Properties has an additional 60,000 square-feet of Class A commercial-retail space ready for tenant build out in the downtown Duluth business district. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power announces plans to purchase transmission lline from North Dakota to Hermantown Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=46 Minnesota Power plans to purchase a major transmission line from an electric cooperative in North Dakota, adding several hundred megawatts of wind generation and reducing carbon emissions. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Jack's Shack is back Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=47 A popular eatery since 1929 is once again thriving south of McGregor. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news