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Hibbing is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota. U.S. Highway 169, State Highway 37, and State Highway 73 are three of the main arterial routes in the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 186.5 square miles (483.1 km²) and is the largest city in Minnesota by area and the 40th largest city, by area, in the United States. 181.7 square miles (470.5 km²) of it is land and 4.8 square miles (12.5 km²) of it (2.60%) is water. The elevation is 1,493 ft (455 m) above sea level.

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Hibbing was founded in 1893 by the town's namesake, Frank Hibbing. Hibbing was born in Hanover, Germany on December 1, 1856 and was christened Frans Dietrich Von Ahlen. His mother, who died when he was still in infancy, was of English birth, and it was her name, Hibbing, which he assumed when he set out to seek his fortune in the New World. He first settled in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin where he worked on a farm and in a shingle mill. After deciding he was not familiar enough with the English language to make a legal career possible, he turned to timber cruising. In 1887, Mr. Hibbing settled in Duluth where he established a real estate business and began explorations on the Vermilion Range. In 1892, he headed a party of thirty men at Mountain Iron and cut a road through the wilderness to Section 22, 58-20. An expert iron ore prospector, he soon discovered the surface indication which led him to believe in the existence of extensive ore deposits.

In July 1893, the townsite of Hibbing was laid out and named in honor of him. Feeling personally responsible as Hibbing's creator, he took deepest pride in its development and by his generous aid made its progress possible. He used his personal means to provide a water plant, electric light plant, the first roads, hotel, sawmill and bank building. For the last ten years of his life, Mr. Hibbing made his home in Duluth where many of his business interests were centered. He retained close contact with the community which bore his name, until he died of appendicitis on July 30, 1897 at age forty.

In 1914 two men, Carl Wickman and Andrew "Bus Andy" Anderson, started a bus line between Hibbing and Alice, Minnesota which would eventually become Greyhound Lines, the world's largest bus company.

The town is the home to the world's largest iron ore mine. Hibbing grew rapidly in its early years as the huge iron ore mines such as the Mahoning, Hull Rust, Sellers and Burt provided the raw material for America's industrial revolution. In fact, the mines encroached on the village from the east, north and south and it was determined that some of the ore body actually went under the town whose population had hit 20,000 by 1915.

Negotiations between the Oliver Mining Company and the village finally brought about a plan whereby the entire city would relocate to a site two miles south near the small hamlet of Alice. The company, for its part, agreed to develop the downtown buildings with low interest loans that could be paid off over the years by the retailers. New civic structures such as Hibbing High School, the Androy Hotel, the Village Hall and the Rood Hospital were also constructed with mining company money. In all, about 200 structures were moved down the First Avenue Highway, as it was called, to the new city. These included a store and even a couple of large hotels. Only one structure didn't make it. A hotel tumbled off the rollers and crashed to the ground leaving, as one witness said, "an enormous pile of kindling". The move started in 1919, and the first phase was completed in 1921. North Hibbing remained as a business and residential center through the 1930s when the mining companies bought the remaining structures. The last house was moved in 1968.

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HIBBING, a large mining city of the Mesabi Range in Stuntz Township, was named in honor of Frank Hibbing, its founder. He was born in Germany in 1857; came to the United States with his parents when a boy; engaged in lumbering in Duluth and also acquired large interests in the Mesabi iron mines; discovered the Hibbing ore beds in the autumn of 1892; died in Duluth, July 30, 1897. The post office began in 1893; the city had stations of the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railroad and Great Northern Railway.

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Mines & Pines Jubilee Mid July This nine-day long community celebration provides non-stop entertainment with an art festival street, dance, parade, mile race, flea market, and sidewalk days. Fireworks, beach parties and mini-plane aerial demonstrations also take place during this exciting event. The Mines and Pines Flea Market featuring handcrafted items, original art festival and ethnic foods as a main draw for this celebration. About 35,000 guests attend this annual event. This is no admission to this annual event.

Bob Dylan Collection and Exhibit In May of 1991 the library started the Bob Dylan Collection. A number of items have been purchases or donated by interested individuals over the years and are included in the displays. New items continue to be added to this collection as often as possible through both purchase and donations.
Greyhound Bus Museum	1201 Greyhound Blvd. Hibbing, MN	(218) 263-5814
Hibbing is recognized as the birthplace of the bus industry in the United States. Visitors can now see and hear the story at Hibbing's newest attraction. To start the tour, visitors pass through a tunnel that comes alive with auto sounds of 1914 and continues on from the Hupmobile that could not be sold. The story continues with the men and machines that created Greyhound Bus Lines told using pictorial displays, hundreds of artifacts and memorabilia, audio-visual presentation plus a VCR show of "The Greyhound Story" from Hibbing to everywhere.
Hibbing Historical Society & Museum	23rd Street & 5th Avenue Hibbing, MN	(218) 263-8522
The Hibbing Historical Society Museum is located on the lower level of the Memorial Building in Hibbing. The museum tells the story of Hibbing through models, audio visual, pictorial displays, historic artifacts, and depicts the growth of the town and the history of why it moved. Important events in Hibbing dating back to 1870 are relived by turning the pages in the Hibbing Almanac. A 5' by 8' model of Hibbing shows the town at the time of its incorporation over 100 years ago. An 8' by 16' model of 1913 North Hibbing depicts the growth of the town and illustrates why Hibbing was forced to move. Artifacts and pictures illustrate various themes, as life in Hibbing changed through the years.
Hibbing Raceway Located 1/8 mi E on 23rd St off Hwy 169 at St Louis County Fairgrounds. Open: May 15 2005 to Sep 5 2005. Dirt track auto racing.
Hull Rust Mahoning Mine The world’s largest open pit mine, the Hull-Rust-Mahoning Mine witnessed the development of strip mining technology. In its peak production years during World Wars I and II, the mine supplied as much as one-fourth of all the iron ore mined in the United States. This area of the Mesabi Iron Range was explored in 1893-94, shortly after the first Mesabi ore was shipped from the nearby Mountain Iron Mine in 1892. Early underground mining at Hull-Rust-Mahoning soon gave way to strip mining, a process better suited to the soft, shallow ore deposits of the Mesabi. As the mines grew, the many open pits gradually merged into one and the area came to be known as the “Man-made Grand Canyon of the North.” Mine consolidation led in 1901 to the formation of U.S. Steel, then the world’s largest corporation. The vast size of Hull-Rust-Mahoning also spurred development of the technologies used for open pit mining. It is here that the steam shovel was introduced.
Paulucci Space Theatre	1502 E 23rd Street Hibbing, MN	(218) 262-6720
The Paulucci Space Theatre is the largest planetarium in Northern Minnesota. We offer night sky shows, planetarium multi-media programs, and large format films. Enjoy our programs in our 40 foot diameter domed theatre, and enjoy the activities in our "Kids' Corner." We have informative posters and models in our lobby, as well as a gift shop with some unique items. The theatre is located on the Hibbing Community College campus and is owned and operated by that institution. It is not only for college use, though. In fact, it is open to the public and can be enjoyed by anyone.

Bennett Park	3rd Avenue E & 13th Street Hibbing, MN 55746	(218) 263-8851
Carey Lake Park	Hibbing, MN 55746	(218) 263-8851
Cross-Country Ski Trails at Carey Lake Hibbing Parks and Recreation provide a haven for cross country ski enthusiasts at Carey Lake Park. Located 3 1/2 miles east of Hwy 169 on 25th Street. Five trails have varying lengths from 2.15 miles to 3.17 miles The Black Forest Trail has a lighted trail for evening skiing daily from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation rent ski equipment and ski trail passes are required. For more information call (218) 263-8851.
Hibbing Municipal Golf Course	7th Ave. E. & 16th Street Hibbing, MN 55746	(218) 263-4720
The golf Course is located adjacent to Bennett Park (7th Ave & 16th Street) and, is a 9-hole, par 34 course covering 2,657 yards. The golf course has a practice green, watered greens and fairways.  Snacks, sandwiches, and beverages are available in the club house along with pull cart and club rental.
Kelly Lake Park & Swimming Beach		(218) 263-8851
Marksmanship Center	3946 Marksmanship Center Road Hibbing, MN 55746	(218) 969-6797
Mid-Range Sportsman Club Alliance is the governing body fo rthe complex, from which the rifle and pistol club, trap club, and archery club operate. The outdoor facility provides rifle and pistorl ranges, small bore range, big bore range with 3 electric traps, black powder shooting, archery targets, and firearm training. Shooting sports are offered on Monday and Thursday nights from 4:00 p.m. until dusk.
Mesaba Country Club	415 E 51st Street Hibbing, MN 55746	(218) 262-2851
Open to the public. Play this 18 hole, par 72 course. Golf instruction is available from a PGA Pro. Enjoy fine dining, socialize in the lounge, or visit the snack bar. Club and cart rentals, driving range, and practice greens are available. Hope to see you there!
Mesabi Trail The Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake Vermillion. Portions are paved for biking and in-line skating. The remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that have standing water in the summer, however portions of the trail are suitable for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. The Taconite Trail winds through forests of birch and aspen intertwined with pine, leading the visitor by many isolated lakes and streams. From Grand Rapids heading north, you see the impact of the taconite and iron mining industry. The northern portion of the trail terrain is rolling and tree covered as it winds through state and national forest land. Eight trail waysides and picnic facilities offer scenic vistas of the hills, lakes and rivers of this area. The trail also links three state parks: Bear Head Lake, Soudan Underground Mine, and McCarthy Beach. The landscape in and around Bear Head Lake State Park is very rolling and rocky.
Vic Power Park		(218) 263-8851

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Hibbing Community College 1515 E 25th Street Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 262-7200 Toll Free: (800) 224-4422
Independent School District 701 800 E 21st Street Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 262-0413
Hibbing High School 800 E 21st Street Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 263-3675 Grades: 7 - 12 Students:   Construction of Hibbing High School was started in 1920. The cost of the building was roughly $3,900,000. Today it would cost over $50 million to replace. The ceiling on the main floor and in the auditorium is all hand molded, an art now obsolete. The majority of it was done by Irish craftsmen. The auditorium, with its cut glass chandeliers ($15,000 each in 1920) from Czechoslovakia and Barton vaudeville organ (installed in 1923 and one of two left in the country), was designed after the old Capitol Theater of New York, now out of existence. The unique library contains statuary and the historical oil painting by Howard Lake, Minnesota, native David Workman depicting the journey iron ore makes to become steel. A $5 million physical education and band complex addition was dedicated in 1991. Lincoln Elementary School 1114 Et 23rd Street Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 262-1089 Grades: 4 - 6 Students:   Lincoln originally began as a junior high school in 1957, taking two years to complete the construction. At the time it opened, Principal Donald E. Holycross and 40 faculty welcomed 779 students in grades 7 through 9. In 1975, the 9th grade moved to the high school. In 1999, Lincoln experienced both physical and educational changes: a new media center and computer lab were added to the building. Lincoln also became a middle school that year, with grades 6 through 8 at our school. In 2003, Lincoln became an elementary school housing grades 4 through 6. Washington Elementary 2100 E 12th Avenue Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 263-8393 Grades: K - 3 Students:    Washington Elementary School was built in 1956. It is centrally located to the Lincoln Elementary School (grades 4-6) and the Hibbing High School (grades 7-12). Originally a K-6 building, Washington School became a K-5 building starting in the 1999-2000 school year. Beginning 2003-2004 school year, Washington School became a K-3 building. The projected enrollment for the 2004-2005 school year is 350 students. Greenhaven Elementary 323 E 37th Street Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 263-8322 Grades: K - 3 Students:  Greenhaven Elementary School is located 323 East 37th Street. It is a one story, handicap accessible school that serves students in grades Early-Fives through Grade Three. The setting of the school is quite picturesque with large hardwood and evergreen trees. The large playground and ice skating rink are maintained through a partnership with the Hibbing Recreation Department. Greenhaven Elementary School construction started in 1954 and was finished in 1955. Our building was designed to house three sections of each grade from Kindergarten through sixth grade. We have had some changes in our building since then. We have gone to an E5-5 building a few years ago and this year the Greenhaven will house grades E5-3 with grades 4-6 being held at the Lincoln Elementary school. The library is now the computer lab. In the spring of 2001, we also changed our mascot from the gopher to the greyhound, in part to reflect the heritage of the famous bus line that started in our town.

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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 2328 E 7th Avenue Hibbing, MN 55746-1943 Phone: (218) 262-5541 Web: www.blsachibbing.org Pastor:  Fr. Peter Muhich Saturday Mass:  4:15 pm Sunday Mass:  9:30 am & 11:00 am
Christian & Missionary Alliance Church 4220 3rd Avenue W Hibbing, MN Phone: (218) 262-6685 Pastor:  Sunday Service:
Church of Christ 1513 E 40th Street Hibbing, MN 55746-3664 Phone: (218) 263-4360 Pastor:  Sunday Service:
First Assembly of God 1637 E 40th Street Hibbing, MN 55746-3611 Phone: (218) 263-7848 Web: www.hibbingfirst.org Pastor:  Dave Oler Sunday Service:  9:15 am & 11:00 am
First Baptist Church GARBC 605 E 41st Street Hibbing, MN 55746-3282 Phone: (218) 263-6672 Pastor:  Greg Stevens Sunday Service:  10:45 am & 6:00 pm
First Lutheran Church of Hibbing ELCA 3 Avenue E & 22 Street Hibbing, MN 55746-1511 Phone: (218) 263-8388 Pastor:  John Dietz Sunday Service:  9:30 am
First Presbyterian Church 2201 2nd Avenue E Hibbing, MN 55746-1907 Phone: (218) 262-3413 Pastor:  Clem Street Sunday Service:  9:30 am
Grace Lutheran Church LCMS 4010 9th Avenue W Hibbing, MN 55746-3005 Phone: (218) 263-3955 Web: www.gracehibbing.com Pastor:  Rev. Mark Palmer Sunday Service:  9:00 am
Hibbing Alliance Church 4220 3rd Avenue W Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 262-6687 Web: www.hibbingalliance.org Pastor:  Kevin Norton Sunday Service:  10:45 am
Hibbing Christian Assembly  2201 2nd Avenue E Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 263-9191 Pastor:  Ron Toumy Sunday Service:  10:00 am
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church LCA 2012 7th Avenue E Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 263-5527 Pastor:  n/a Sunday Service:  9:15 am
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 1924 5th Avenue E Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 262-5541 Web: www.blsachibbing.org Pastor:  Fr. Peter Muhich Sunday Mass:  8:00 am
Jehovah's Witnesses Hall 866 Meadow Drive Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 262-1705 Pastor:  Sunday Service:
Northland Christian Center 2306 3rd Avenue W Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 263-4893 Pastor:  Sunday Service:
Open Door Church 12025 Corey Tracts Road Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 262-1796 Web: www.opendoorhibbing.com Pastor:  Roland Weaver Sunday Service:  9:00 am & 11:00 am
Our Savior's Lutheran Church ELCA 501 E 23rd Street Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 262-1582 Web: www.oslchibbing.org Pastor:  Erik Holleque Sunday Service:  9:00 am
Resurrection Life 12150 Old Highway 169 Hibbing, MN Phone: (218) 262-6400 Pastor:  Gary and Gladys Carlson Sunday Service:  10:00 am
Seventh Day Adventist Church 418 E 31st Street Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 263-8669 Pastor:  n/a Saturday Service:  11:00 am
St. James Episcopal Church 2028 7th Avenue E Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 263-5764 Pastor:  Rev Marta Maddy Sunday Service:  10:00 am
St. Leo's Church 218 E 39th Street Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 262-5541 Pastor:  Sunday Service:
St. Michael's Church 710 E 40th Street Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 254-4112 Pastor:  Rev Fr Alexander Zerajic Sunday Service:  10:00 am
United Methodist Church 234 1st Avenue N Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 263-4348 Web: www.unitedmethodisthibbing.org Pastor:  Rev. Jack Harris Sunday Service:  11:00 am
Wesley United Methodist Church 303 E 23rd Street Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: (218) 263-3653 Pastor:  Sunday Service:

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