You probably know I write this blog from the Iron Range, a labor bastion known for its mining. Labor Day is, thus, a suitably big deal on the Range. Nevertheless, on the western Mesabi Range, where I live, the seemingly odd local tradition of Bovey Farmers’ Day takes place on Labor Day. We attended Farmers’… Read More →
Labor Day FOR REAL on the Iron Range
August 30, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Every year writers make earnest efforts to pay homage to the labor movement and workers’ rights on Labor Day. Some have more success than others. This year, Labor Day means something on the Iron Range. With a contract deadline looming at three Iron Range mines, strike preparations are being made in Hibbing, Eveleth and Virginia…. Read More →
Just deal with the scary flood pit already!
July 7, 2008 by 2 Comments
Janna Goerdt of the Duluth News-Tribune reports today on the ongoing saga of the Canisteo Mine Pit near Bovey. The long abandoned mine pit has been filling with water for decades, causing what many residents and scientists fear will be a major flood risk. Others, including those at the DNR charged with monitoring the pit,… Read More →
Canisteo pit still watery and topographically higher than Bovey
May 19, 2008 by 1 Comment
From Sunday’s Grand Rapids Herald-Review: “DNR on Canisteo: Patience required to do it right“ Though it’s discouraging to see foot-dragging on an issue like this, this story shows an improvement over an earlier statement by the DNR commissioner that the Canisteo Mine Pit — a massive reservoir of water perched above the Iron Range town… Read More →
