Modern Life in Northern Minnesota
A spark from maintenance work that left a smoldering ember on old timbers has been identified as the cause of the fire at the Soudan Underground Mine state park. It appears unlikely that the mine will open for tours this summer. There was no damage at the advanced physics laboratory located deep within the mine. (Story: Duluth News Tribune)
By Aaron Brown A 21st century memoir of a place and a people: (Buy now on Amazon) -- The Iron Range is a string of blue collar towns along an iron formation in northern Minnesota, many of which ... Read More →
The Great Northern Radio Show features music, comedy & stories about modern life off the beaten path: Written, produced & hosted by Aaron J. Brown with a talented supporting cast and Minnesota musicians and guests. Each episode broadcasts from a different location. The next Great Northern Radio Show is Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at 5 ... Read More →
If anyone would like to visit a historical mine the Croft Mine Historical Park in Crosby will be open for business.
http://www.exploreminnesota.com/things-to-do/2704/details.aspx
Hill Annex in Calumet is also one to scope out:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/hill_annex_mine/index.html