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Mountain Iron Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
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As its name suggests, the City of
Mountain Iron was literally built on a mountain of iron. It was
here, in 1890, that Leonidas Merritt first discovered iron ore,
launching the mining era that uncovered the fabulous wealth
beneath the Mesabi Range. Today, a two-and-a-half ton, 10-foot
high statue of Merritt stands in the heart of the city. A 1910
Baldwin locomotive, class S-4 Switcher, is also located in the
downtown district.
Situated at the crossroads of Highways 53 and 169, Mountain Iron
is Minnesota's third largest city in geographic size, covering
52 square miles and boasting six lakes within its limits.
Visitors can get a birds-eye view of USS/Minntac's taconite
mining operations at either the Wacootah Overlook or the Minntac
Mine Overlook.
In August, the city hosts the annual "Leonidas Merritt Days
Festival" to celebrate the area's tradition of mining, with
activities for the entire family to enjoy.
Courtesy
Iron Range
Tourism Bureau |
Population:
| Mountain Iron (city) |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2007
(est) |
1990-2000 Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
3,400 |
4,134 |
3,362 |
2,999 |
2,816 |
-363 |
-10.80 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
13.50 |
50.81 |
49.36 |
49.44 |
-- |
0.08 |
0.16 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
251.85 |
81.36 |
68.11 |
60.66 |
-- |
-7.45 |
-10.94 |
| Housing Units |
1,076 |
1,607 |
1,422 |
1,409 |
-- |
-13 |
-0.91 |
| Households |
-- |
1,469 |
1,350 |
1,326 |
1,351 |
-24 |
-1.78 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.81 |
2.49 |
2.26 |
2.08 |
-0.23 |
-9.25 |
Geography:
Mountain Iron is a city in St. Louis
County, Minnesota, in the heart of the Mesabi Iron Range. U.S. Highway 169
serves as a main arterial route in the city. According to the United States
Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 52.3 square miles (135.6 km˛),
of which, 49.4 square miles (128.0 km˛) of it is land and 2.9 square miles
(7.5 km˛) of it (5.56%) is water. The elevation is 1,486 ft (453 m) above
sea level.
From
Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
Demographics:
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,999 people,
1,326 households, and 847 families residing in the city. The population
density was 60.7 people per square mile (23.4/km˛). There were 1,409
housing units at an average density of 28.5/sq mi (11.0/km˛). The racial
makeup of the city was 98.30% White, 0.77% Native American, 0.23% Asian,
0.13% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population. 27.3% were of Finnish,
11.2% German, 9.8% Italian, 8.8% Norwegian, 6.1% Swedish and 5.1%
Slovene ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,326 households out of which 27.6% had
children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples
living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and
36.1% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals
and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The
average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.9% under
the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64,
and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years.
For every 100 females there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18
and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,163,
and the median income for a family was $52,695. Males had a median income of
$41,806 versus $22,837 for females. The per capita income for the city was
$18,761. About 7.8% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65
or over.
From
Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
History:
Mountain Iron, a city in Nichols Township (T. 58N, R.
18W), first settled in the spring of 1892, was incorporated as a village on
November 28, 1892, separated from the township on May 16, 1908, and
reincorporated on June 20, 1913. Its name is from the Mountain Iron Mine,
the earliest to ship ore from the Mesabi Range, in August 1892. The post
office began as Marfield in 1892, with Roscoe Merritt as postmaster, changed
to Mount Iron in 1894, and to Mountain Iron in 1913; it had a Duluth,
Missabe and Iron Range Railroad station in section 3.
Courtesy
Minnesota Historical Society
Government:
Mountain Iron City Hall
8586 Enterprise Drive S
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 748-7570
Web: www.mtniron.com |
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|
Mayor |
Gary Skalko
8586 Enterprise Drive S
Mountain Iron, MN 55768 |
(218) 735-8668 |
| City Administrator |
Craig J. Wainio
8586 Enterprise Drive S
Mountain Iron, MN 55768 |
(218) 748-7570 |
| Councilor |
Ed Roskoski
5409 North Court
Mountain Iron, MN 55768 |
(218)
749-4204 |
| Councilor |
Tony
Zupancich
Mountain Iron, MN 55768 |
n/a |
| Councilor |
Joe Prebeg, Jr.
5380 Mineral Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768 |
(218)
735-8823 |
| Councilor |
Alan
Stanaway
Mountain Iron, MN 55768 |
n/a |
Post Office:
US Post
Office
5756 Mountain Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768-9636
Phone: (218) 735-8900
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
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Regular
Business Hours:
Week Days
8:30 am
- 11:00 am
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
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Latest
Collection at Post Office:
Week Days
4:45 pm
Saturday
5:30 pm |
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Utilities:
Major
Employers:
News:
Weather:
Map:
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Mountain Iron Minnesota area
Events:
Attractions:
Recreation:
Ann's Acres Park
8390 Tamarack Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218)
748-7570 |
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Downtown Park
8864 Main Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218)
748-7570 |
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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. |
Parkville Park
Nichols Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218)
748-7570 |
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South Grove Park
8766 Mud Lake Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218)
748-7570 |
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West Two Rivers
Campground
4988 Campground Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218)
748-7570 |
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West Virginia Park
8373 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218)
748-7570 |
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Wolf Park
4958 Butler Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218)
748-7570 |
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Lakes:
|
Lake Name |
Size
(acres) |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
| Doherty |
71 |
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| Kendall |
52 |
n/a |
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| Little Sandy |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Majestic |
52 |
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| Mashkenode |
101 |
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| Minntac West Pit |
3000 |
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n/a |
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Mott Pit |
15 |
|
n/a |
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| Sand |
701 |
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| Sandy |
n/a |
n/a |
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| West Two Rivers Reservoir |
713 |
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Health Care:
Fairview Mesaba Clinic - Mountain
Iron
8496 Enterprise Drive S
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218)
741-2250
Web:
www.range.fairview.orgFairview Mesaba
Clinic-Mountain Iron offers a team of dedicated physicians focused
on improving the health of our communities. The family physicians at
Fairview Mesaba Clinic-Mountain Iron are your connection to complete
family health care. They have special skills in family medicine,
obstetrics, gynecology, acupuncture, pediatrics, geriatrics, Urology
and Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. |
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Schools:
Churches:
Media:
Motels:
Americinn
Lodge & Suites
5480 Mt. Iron Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-7839
Toll Free: (888) 741-7839
Web:
www.americinn.comOur
Virginia hotel offers a variety of room types, including
spacious suites with whirlpools and fireplaces, that are perfect
for business or leisure travelers in Minnesota. Come to our
Virginia MN hotel and be treated to an inviting pool, great
service, free breakfast, and quiet nights! |
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Holiday
Inn Express
8570
Rock Ridge Drive
Mountain
Iron, MN
55768
Phone: (218) 741-7411
Newly opened in 2009, features 79 guest rooms including 16
suites. Fitness center and indoor pool. Conveniently located
just 1 mile west of Hwy 53, on MN Hwy 169
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Resorts:
Campgrounds:
Business Directory:
Adventures Restaurant & Pub
5475 Mountain Iron Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-7151
Web:
www.adventuresrestaurants.com
Adventures Restaurant and Pub mixes great
American classics with a touch of the wild. Two stone
fireplaces and a starlit ceiling make this woodsy atmosphere
cozy and comfortable for it's guests. Adventures is also
know for it's famous 2 for 1 Happy Hour Monday through
Friday. |
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American Bank
8401 Unity Drive
Virginia, MN
55792
Phone: (218) 741-0816
Web site: www.ambnk.com
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American Legion
5748 Mountain Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8514 |
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Arrowhead Community Economic
First State Bank Bldg
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8201 |
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Arrowhead Library System
5528 Emerald Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-3840 |
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Babich Automotive
5579 Nichols Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-0271 |
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Benchmark Engineering Inc
8878 Main Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8914 |
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Birchem Logging Inc
8937 Slate Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8100 |
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Blockbuster Video
5465 Mountain Iron Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-1255 |
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Carquest Auto Parts
8415 N Enterprise Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-7345 |
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Cherry Stitches
4251 Tamminen Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 263-7972 |
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Cinema 6
8426 Enterprise Drive S
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-2008 |
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Diamond Willow Assisted Living
8583 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-1500 |
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DRCC South Grove
8790 Arbor Ln
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8737 |
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Dustcoating Inc
8933 Slate Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8717 |
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Eddie's Range Roll Off Svc
5366 Mineral Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-2783 |
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Edge Properties
4937 Spirit Lake Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8619 |
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Eichorn's Mini-Storage
5550 Enterprise Drive NE
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-8247 |
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Elder Services Network
8880 Main Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8637 |
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Empowerment Services-Minnesota
8398 Spruce Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-8872 |
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Fairview Mesaba Clinics
8496 Enterprise Drive S
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-2250 |
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First National Bank of Buhl
5539 Nichols Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-3190 |
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Forest Management System
8937 Slate Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8500 |
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GE Company
5521 Mineral Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-6100 |
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Greta's Gym-Ultimate Dog Sports
5581 Nichols Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 262-8900 |
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H J Mc Gregor House Moving
4860 Butler Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8876 |
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Hill Wood Products Minntac
8819 Old Highway 169
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-3331 |
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Hoover Construction Co Shop
8824 Old Highway 169
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-7145 |
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Jim Ohman Shop
100 Mesabi Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 245-1020 |
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Jim's Cleaning & Home Mntnc Co
8341 Jasmine Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-5633 |
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K & K Cleaning
8738 Fairview Ln
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8775 |
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Lake Country Power
8535 Park Ridge Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-8137 |
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Lake Trales Base Camp
9700 E Hayes Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 258-4228 |
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Lehman Fabricating
8322 Jasmine Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-2438 |
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M T Timber LLC
8937 Slate Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8400 |
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Mac's Bar & Grill
8881 Main Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8402 |
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Magnum Kennels
5249 Mineral Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8447 |
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Mark Wilcox Computer Sales Svc
8942 Willow Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8212 |
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Martin Engineering Us Steel
8819 Old Highway 169
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-2743 |
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Massich Trucking
8918 Maxwell Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-2442 |
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Merritt Elementary School
5529 Emerald Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8271 |
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Messiah Lutheran Church
8590 Enterprise Drive S
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-7057 |
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Minntac
PO Box 417
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-7331 |
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Minntac Medical Dispensary
County Road 102
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-7508 |
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Motion Industries Inc
8405 N Enterprise Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-8663 |
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Mountain Iron Buhl High School
5720 Marble Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8216 |
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Mountain Iron Headstart
5529 Emerald Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-6306 |
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Mountain Iron Park & Rec Dept
8586 Enterprise Drive S
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 748-7570 |
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Mountain Iron Public Library
5742 Mountain Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8625 |
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Mountain Iron Wastewater Plant
8808 Grant Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8559 |
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Mountain Iron-Buhl School Dist
5720 Marble Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8271 |
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Mt Iron Community Ctr
8586 Enterprise Drive S
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 748-7570 |
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Mt Iron Short Stop
5539 Nichols Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-1424 |
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Mt Timber Wood Products
8937 Slate Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8600 |
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Nelson Williams Inc
8330 Jasmine Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-1080 |
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Nhs Mt Manor
5700 Mountain Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-1103 |
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North Country Library Co-Op
5528 Emerald Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-1907 |
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Northeast Service Co-Op
5525 Emerald Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-0750 |
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Northland Auto Svc
8377 Enterprise Drive N
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-6456 |
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Northland Small Engine Repair
8377 Enterprise Drive N
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-6474 |
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Nutrition Center For Elderly
8876 Main Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8480 |
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Oberfoell Auctioneers
4937 Spirit Lake Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8619 |
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Park Place Apartments
8529 Parkvilla Drive # 102
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-4450 |
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Pellets Plus
8937 Slate Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-1100 |
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Raintree Apartments
8517 Raintree Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-9062 |
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Sacred Heart Church
8863 Main Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8248 |
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Senior Citizens Center
8876 Main Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-1096 |
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South Grove Skating Rink
8766 Mud Lake Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8325 |
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Spring Creek Canoes & Kayaks
8873 Main Street
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8719 |
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Star Homes & Builders
5478 Mountain Iron Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-7506 |
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TBG Construction
5205 Highway 25
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 262-3301 |
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Tra-Bran Kennel
5350 Sainio Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8998 |
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Tree-Bee-Gone Construction
5205 Highway 25
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-3301 |
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Trophy Shop
5684 Mineral Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8551 |
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U S Steel Corp
County Road 102
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-7200 |
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U-Haul Co
8377 Enterprise Drive N
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-1412 |
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United States Steel Corp
8819 Old Highway 169
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-7420 |
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US Post Office
5756 Mountain Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 000-1111 |
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USX Corporation
PO Box 417
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 749-7450 |
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Vermilion Range Construction
10101 Allavus Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 263-4552 |
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Wayne Kraabel Construction
8537 Raintree Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 741-2193 |
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West-Two Rivers Campground
4988 Campground Road
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Phone: (218) 735-8831 |
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Aerial Photo:
Topographic Map:
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