tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220521262026-04-25T13:57:43.704-05:00Babbitt, MinnesotaThe Babbitt, Minnesota Community Forum is intended for Babbitt, Minnesota and Regional Dates, News And Events.
Feel Free To Post Community Related Items And Information For The Benefit Of Babbitt, Minnesota and the Regional Area.
Other Comments Are Welcome.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger279125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-77069746255528598852018-04-11T18:26:00.002-05:002018-04-11T18:33:10.217-05:00We Support Minnesota Mining Resource Library
Hello Mining Supporters!
We Support Minnesota Mining has been working for a period of time on developing a mining support website to assist in research, education and provide a resource base for relevant mining related material and selected opinion. We have attempted to provide a cross section of good information to assist you in your research. It is intended to be used on the laptop or desktopUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-59442645067628306882016-05-17T10:03:00.000-05:002016-05-17T10:07:30.308-05:00Strong Towns or Controlled Towns? Strong Towns or Controlled Towns?
Background Research On The Small Towns Organization which appears to be another version of Agenda 21. Strong Towns’ work here is being sponsored by Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) and Blandin Foundation. Have any of you been to St. Cloud in the recent past? You too can be the new resettlement community in Northern Minnesota... Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-77012976839060625252015-07-28T12:11:00.000-05:002015-07-28T12:36:04.796-05:00Precious Metals Mining - There is a better wayMy husband and I attended the Save the Boundary Waters presentation
on sulfide mining at Vermilion Community College. It was a nice slide
presentation of the layout of the area, depicting the Boundary Waters,
what makes it special, the watershed, the mineral deposits, the aquatic
and forest ecology, etc. Many of us who support the proposed
copper/nickel mining projects have heard Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-88814860888800352122014-10-26T06:38:00.000-05:002014-10-26T06:39:16.619-05:00Ron Castellano Arena Dedication October 25, 2014, Babbitt, Minnesota
Event photos from the Ron Castellano Arena Dedication are available on the following facebook page:
You know you are from Babbitt, MN when....
https://www.facebook.com/groups/274246175923995/
Many thanks go out to the volunteers and sponsors who made this possible.
Congratulations Ron!
Photos fromUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-87183671317089978412014-10-09T12:12:00.000-05:002014-10-09T12:12:10.978-05:00Ron Castellano Arena Dedication Ceremony and Recognition EventUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-15153639086062712252014-10-05T10:34:00.003-05:002014-10-05T10:36:24.638-05:00Jim Tuomala, candidate Mayor, City of BabbittUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-48795772806861479402014-06-23T07:08:00.000-05:002014-06-23T07:08:10.409-05:00'Miracle on Ice' Star Creates a Buzz in Babbitt
Many cities have a hometown hero, but few are gold-medal winning
Olympian like hockey star Buzz Schneider from Babbitt. The town honored
the “Miracle on Ice” player by parading him down Central Boulevard on
Sunday.
It has been over 30 years since Buzz Schneider helped defeat the Soviet
Union in the “Miracle on Ice” and go on to win a gold medal, but
residents in Babbitt still take prideUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-85301057740726882782014-06-22T17:41:00.000-05:002014-06-22T17:41:50.462-05:00Buzz Schneider - Honorary Grand Marshall Peter Mitchell Days Parade
Thanks Buzzy!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-78821368780294894152014-06-22T05:51:00.001-05:002014-06-22T05:51:11.066-05:00Economic development in Babbitt, Mn.
Here is another way to diversify and improve the local economy. Have we started this process in Babbitt?
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Trails like Mesabi and Prospectors Loop expand Ely’s economic reach
The Prospectors Loop faces challenges as well. Connecting Ely to the
North Shore, Tower and Babbitt, as well as Embarrass and the two state
parks (Bear Head and Lake Vermilion) would create a world Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-59328677411189061082014-06-21T13:02:00.001-05:002014-06-21T13:02:40.651-05:00Northeast Range Summer Swimming Pool Schedule
Northeast Range Summer Swimming Pool Schedule
Northeast Range Summer Swimming Pool Schedule
Starting June 2nd
Adult Morning Swim:
M W F adult morning swim 7-8 am
T Th adult evening swim 6-7 pm
Cost will be $4.00 per day or purchase a punch card.
See the lifeguard for more details.
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Family Open Swim: $3.00 per person per day
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-10222319953826012242014-06-21T12:58:00.001-05:002014-06-21T12:59:48.900-05:00Pacesetter Basketball Camp - July 8th -10thUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-52718968477160285532014-06-15T20:31:00.000-05:002014-06-15T20:31:04.076-05:00Peter Mitchell Days 2014 Schedule Of Events. Here it is -- An official Schedule of Events! It can also be found in the Babbitt Weekly and on the City of Babbitt website.
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Peter Mitchell Days 2014 Schedule of Events - Button required for all events
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
11 AM - 4 PM WALLEYE WHAMMA Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-81387167861166582062014-06-12T14:01:00.000-05:002014-06-12T14:02:09.707-05:00Valeigh's Restaurant in Babbitt
If you get a chance check out Valeigh's Restaurant in Babbitt. It is located next to Tank's Bar. I recommend the dining, and the service is very good. These folks are friendly and it is a great value when eating out. Give it a try!
Article writeup in the Mesabi Daily News.
http://www.virginiamn.com/news/business/valeigh-s-restaurant-in-babbitt/article_3a22ed90-f1e4-11e3-b9c9-001a4bcf887a.html?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-75380825881914166672013-12-13T10:43:00.000-06:002018-03-07T14:23:11.466-06:00Responsible Minnesota Mining Resource Listing
Want to learn more about mining and cut through the usual misinformation floating around out there at the environmental activist sites?
Here is a starting place of resources to begin with.
We Support Minnesota Mining Resource Listing
We Support Minnesota Mining Resource Listing:
Polymet's Northmet Project:
NorthMet Mining Project and Land Exchange Supplemental Draft
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-22359713196317625492013-08-28T13:00:00.000-05:002013-08-28T13:19:36.903-05:00Letter To The Editor: Joe Baltich discussing the BWCA,economy, tourism and mining.Somebody from the Twin Cities wanted me to sign a petition
banning sulfide mining. I couldn't help myself. These tourists need
to know the other side of the story:
Geez, Dan.
The whole town of Ely is economically collapsing. Last year (2012) 156
people were in the obituary and the New Year's Baby was born on Feb. 10.
Resort bookings for May and June were substantially off and I'm Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-85266280638209746002013-08-24T10:17:00.000-05:002013-08-24T10:17:01.731-05:00Polymet’s Permit To Mine RequirementsDid You Know?
PolyMet’s Permit to Mine requires that there will always be
sufficient funds available to the Minnesota DNR for two main activities:
reclaiming the project site after closure, as well as monitoring and
maintaining the site to comply with the permit. These financial
assurance requirements are mandated by the Minnesota Administrative
Rules Chapter 6132, governing nonferrous Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-62701811148080060322013-08-24T09:54:00.000-05:002013-08-24T09:55:01.196-05:00Copper Education - Minnesota And Flambeau Comparisons, Ore Sulfide BodiesCopper Education - Minnesota And Flambeau Comparisons, Ore Sulfide BodiesWhat is Copper?
Native copper is an element and a mineral. It is found in the oxidized zones of copper deposits; in hydrothermal veins; in the cavities of basalt that has been in contact with hydrothermal solutions; and as pore fillings and replacements in conglomerates that have been in contact with hydrothermal solutions.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-7083879875671622442013-07-11T15:44:00.001-05:002013-07-11T15:46:40.047-05:00Yard Sign | We Support Mining and Clean Water
New Mining Support Signs Are Available! Get your order in soon!
Yard signs will be available for purchase only until July 16.
Yard Sign | We Support Mining and Clean Water
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-10526476122775516182013-06-27T20:29:00.000-05:002013-06-27T20:50:24.694-05:00Pacesetter Basketball Camp In Babbitt, Minnesota: July 22 -24, 2013Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-19151446337923794972013-04-14T15:36:00.000-05:002013-04-14T15:38:56.217-05:00Betsy Daub On Copper Nickel Mining - "Friends Of The Boundary Waters" - "It's never been done before safely"
Commentary:
Perhaps this should have been titled: "It's About The Fundraising!"
According to Betsy Daub, copper nickel mining has never been done before safely. Perhaps it's time to start working with projects to make them better rather than worrying about fundraising and the "Friends" bottom line. We all promote minerals mining when we pick up our phone, buy a car, wire our house or Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-71998827435451297712013-03-30T11:07:00.001-05:002013-03-30T11:07:16.187-05:00Mining And Environmental Groups Need To Partner - Nancy McReadyOur
communities around the Boundary Waters are dying, or at best hanging on
with life support. As proof, look at the empty storefronts, decreased
school enrollments, decaying buildings and infrastructure due to a low tax base. We need good paying jobs and young families on the Iron Range.Wouldn’t
it be great if so-called environmental groups worked with mining
companies to bring good paying Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-74507791187217108062013-03-18T10:31:00.001-05:002013-03-18T10:32:35.596-05:00Precious Waters - Friends of the Boundary Waters Director lacking knowledge and workable solutions.Excellent article in the Ely Echo analyzing Friends Of The Boundary Waters Director Reid Carron's recent letter to the editor in the Ely Echo.
LETTER: ... As long as the population of the world continues to grow, so does the demand for raw materials
http://www.elyecho.com/main.asp?FromHome=1&TypeID=1&ArticleID=12599&SectionID=17&SubSectionID=34
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-51958406575377456332013-03-13T11:45:00.000-05:002013-03-13T11:45:30.410-05:00The Important Of Minnesota MiningThe
challenge for this region and state is to continue to educate other
individuals as to the reality of current advanced mining technologies
and potential economic improvement for this region in addition to a
service and tourism based economy. It is an all of the above approach
economy. Mining will be done in an environmentally safe and sustainable
manner. It will take time and work in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-2950399317914245182013-01-03T15:00:00.000-06:002013-01-03T15:00:25.912-06:00Spectrum Health Open HouseIRRRB Photos from the Spectrum Health Open House in Babbitt, Minnesota.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22052126.post-49897224419856789242012-10-24T13:45:00.000-05:002012-10-24T13:45:09.430-05:00Minnesota 8th District Candidate Rick Nolan - Picking Winners And Losers EPA rules don't make a difference? How it affects power and mining.
Here is how a vote might make a difference in Minnesota in regards to your current or future line of employment: Electric plants in the Northland produce electricity for our mining industry in this area and provide local jobs.
Hoyt Lakes Mayor Marlene Pospeck said she is equally concerned about the state Public Utilities Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0