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INTRODUCTION ocated in northeastern Minnesota, the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce serves the quad cities of Eveleth, Gilbert, Mountain Iron, Virginia and surrounding areas. This close-knit community’s rich history, limitless recreational opportunities, exceptional education and healthcare, diverse retail finds, and strong business and industry have contributed to its popularity among tourists and locals alike for more than a century.

A wealth of attractions are offered by the four cities, which are part of St. Louis County. The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Eveleth along with “The Big Stick” (the world’s largest freestanding hockey stick and puck). Minnesota’s first off-highway vehicle recreation area can be found in Gilbert, which is also home to scenic Lake Ore-be-gone. Mountain Iron, known as the “Taconite Capital of the World,” offers spectacular views of nature, including that of the Mesabi Range. Virginia, known for its rich mining history and beautiful lakes and parks, is host to Mineview in the Sky, a 20-story overlook offering broad views of some of the deepest mines in the area. All four cities have direct access to the Mesabi Trail, which offers an abundance of nature and outdoor experiences.

In addition to recreation, history and natural beauty, quality educational opportunities exist in the Laurentian Chamber area. Both public and private schools offer instruction for students from kindergarten through grade 12. Located on the historic Mesabi Iron Range, Mesabi Range Community and Technical College provides students with opportunities to choose from a variety of associate degrees along with technical and career diplomas and certificates. Unparalleled healthcare is also a priority. The Virginia Regional Medical Center is one of the larger healthcare facilities in the area, providing primary, secondary, and specialty referral services. Furthermore, the Laurentian Chamber area offers a large selection of physicians and specialized practices, home healthcare and numerous other medical services. Presenting natural beauty, excellent education and healthcare, unbounded recreation and a strong history, the cities served by the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce have much to offer. With all there is to see and do, this region is an appealing and inviting place for all. Welcome! d

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CONTENTS Community Introduction 4 Chamber Welcome 6 History 8 Transportation & Location 9 Tourism 10 Residential Living 12 Recreation 16 Arts & Entertainment 17

he Laurentian Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer this Community Profile and Membership Directory to individuals and businesses considering our area for travel and relocation.

The Laurentian Chamber recognizes that a key element in the strength of our cities lies with each individual and business in our community. The willingness of people and businesses to work together and become involved builds invaluable relationships that help maintain the health and quality of life in our area. As national and international corporations continue their interest and commitment in locating facilities in and around our area, the future economic landscape holds a wide range of new employment opportunities: a diversified, educated workforce, and further growth among our communities. The Laurentian Chamber is excited to be on the forefront of this growth and will continue to identify opportunities to serve business, industrial and civic interest in our region. I hope you find the information in this directory helpful when considering us for your next community or vacation destination!

Education 18 Shopping 19 Business & Industry 20 Healthcare 24 Government 26 Worship 26 Membership Directory 27 Index of Advertisers 33

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Laurentian Chamber of Commerce 403 First Street North • Virginia, MN 55792 Phone: 218-741-2717 • Fax: 218-749-4913 Web site: www.laurentianchamber.org E-mail: admin@laurentianchamber.org

Jim Currie President/CEO Laurentian Chamber of Commerce

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President & Publisher Daniel M. Nugara Executive Vice President Joseph C. Nugara, Sr. Director Business Operations Michael D. Nugara Vice President Gordy Swinehart Acquisition Manager Alan Zahringer Project Sales Manager Barry Kenis Project Coordinator Jodie Stackowiak Production Manager Ramon A. Perez, Jr. Creative Director Sarah M. Kavanagh Graphic Production Michael Addyman, Sr. Ad Production Director Stefanie Mikutis Ad Coordinator Supervisor Sue Matukas Ad Production Coordinator Kay Nissen Writer Nora McVittie Photographer Doug Asp Cover Photos Mesabi Daily News

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Gilbert Originally named Sparta and situated near a mining location that began in 1892, relocated to make way for iron ore mining. Simply taking the name of the nearest group of mines – Gilbert – the town moved near the city of Virginia and was incorporated into a village in 1908. The road that is now Broadway (State Highway 37) was originally built from pine trees growing in he four cities served by the Laurentian Chamber have a shared past that revolves around a great natural discovery – iron ore. Eveleth, Gilbert, Mountain Iron and Virginia are among a group of towns stretching across the low rolling hills of the Mesabi Iron Range, one of the world’s bestknown sources of iron ore. United by their mining origins, each city also has a distinct and fascinating history of its own to tell.

Eveleth The beginnings of Eveleth began with the discovery of ore deposits and the formation of the Adams Mining Company. On April 22, 1893 the first map of the village of Eveleth was filed with the Register of Deeds, which reported a population of 200 residents. (The name of Eveleth was adopted in honor of Erwin Eveleth, a timber cruiser who owned land upon which the city is now located.) In 1902 the city was incorporated, and City Hall was constructed in 1906. Today, Eveleth’s population is approximately 4,000, and mining continues to be a main source of business. Additionally, Eveleth has five sites on the National Register of Historic Sites and has provided six members of U.S. Olympic hockey teams.

Merritt Days Festival,” and a two-and-a-half ton, 10-foot high statue of Merritt stands in the heart of the city. A source of pride, Mountain Iron is known as “The Taconite Capital of the World.” Taconite, an ironbearing rock, became viewed as a new resource once the supply of natural ore began to decrease. A process was developed to create Taconite pellets, and Minnesota’s iron ore mining industry was saved. Because of that, mining continues to be Mountain Iron’s central industry. Currently Minnesota’s third-largest city in geographical size, Mountain Iron, with a population of 3,500, carries forward with its proud mining tradition.

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Gilbert, and was at once part of a twentyeight-mile boardwalk connecting the eastern Mesabi Range towns. Additionally, Gilbert was the eastern boundary of the Mesabi Electric Railway, an interurban streetcar line that ran from Gilbert to the town of Hibbing. Recently, the city of Gilbert reclaimed the historical landmark Lake Ore-be-gone, which was the result of natural flooding from three local iron ore mines. With an approximate population of 1,900, Gilbert continues to develop and grow, and in 2008 will be proudly celebrating its 100th year.

Mountain Iron Named for the Mountain Iron Mine, it was here in 1890 that Leonidas Merritt discovered iron ore. This is considered to be the origin of iron ore mining on the Mesabi Iron Range. In August, Mountain Iron celebrates this event with the annual “Leonidas

The history of Virginia, “Queen City of the North,” began with mining explorations. Settlers first came to the area in 1890 and in 1895, it was incorporated as the first city on the Iron Range. Both iron ore mining and lumber milling were lucrative businesses for Virginia, and at one time the city was home to both the largest white pine mill in the world and the biggest ore-producing mine. Surviving two fires (one in 1893 and one in 1900), Virginia persevered and currently has fifteen buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Virginia’s population has varied throughout the years. In 1895, approximately 1,000 people lived in the city. The population had reached 5,000 before the fire of 1900, and decreased to 2,900 shortly afterward. Now with an estimated population of 9,100, Virginia, proudly located at the heart of the Iron Range and centered around the Taconite industry, continues to flourish. For further information on the history of the communities served by the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce, please visit http://laurentianchamber.org/info/history.htm. d

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& LOCATION ituated in northeastern Minnesota, the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce is conveniently located near major cities and airports. The Chamber and its communities lie approximately three hours north of Minneapolis/St. Paul, one hour north of Duluth, and 100 miles south of the Canadian border. Geographically ideal, the quad cities are surrounded by nature yet have easy access to many modes of transportation. Eveleth is four miles south of Virginia and is served by U.S. Highway 53, which runs north and south. Gilbert is situated near State Highways 135 and 37, and is only three miles from U.S. Highway 53. The eastern edge of Mountain Iron and the western edge of Virginia share the U.S. Highway 53 corridor, and both are served by U.S. Highway 169 as well. Additionally, the quad cities are located just sixty miles from U.S. Interstate 35.

Airport Facilities Whether a pilot or a passenger, there are a multitude of options when it comes to airports. The Eveleth/Virginia Airport has an impressive facility featuring a large conference room, rental cars, charter aircraft, and much more. The airport offers tie-downs, jet fuel and refueling services. Scenic rides are also available. Chisholm-Hibbing Airport is a short 30-minute trip southwest 1 from the Laurentian Chamber area. It has 28 flights departing per 11

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Rail Service Rail service is provided by the Duluth, Winnipeg and Pacific Railway (DWP); the Duluth, Mesabi and Iron Range Railway (DMIR); and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway (BNSF). Major connections are with the Canadian National; Chicago and Northwestern; Milwaukee Road; Soo Line; and the Minnesota, Dakota and Western Railway.

Bus and Taxi Services Public transportation in the quad cities is efficient and readily available. Arrowhead Transit buses serve the residents of St. Louis County. Their mission statement is “…to provide affordable, safe, accessible public transportation in support of independent living and an increased quality of life for the people of Northeastern Minnesota.” In Virginia, taxi services are available as well as the local Dial-A-Ride service. Lorenz Lines offers regular motor coach, passenger and package express service daily to Minneapolis through Hibbing and Grand Rapids. For additional transportation information please visit www.virginia-mn.com/transportation.html. d

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Dining There are many dining options in the Laurentian Chamber area that offer a variety of cuisines, diverse atmospheres, and prices to fit any budget. With a choice of intimate bistros, banquet halls, family restaurants, coffee shops and pubs, the quad cities have it all! Specialties of the region include smoked meats and fish, hearty stews and homemade soups, old-world breads, apple strudel, and chicken kiev. Among the numerous restaurants to choose from are Adventures Restaurant & Pub, Timbers Restaurant at The Lodge at Giants Ridge, Grandma’s Saloon & Grill, K & B Drive In, La Cocina & Cantina, North Gate Café, Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant, The Whistling Bird Café & Bar and much more.

Lodging Lodging is abundant in the quad cities. Whether traveling on business or pleasure, there are safe, comfortable accommodations in a variety of locations. From simple lodgings with basic amenities to modern and luxurious suites, there is something for everyone’s tastes. For those driving RVs or camping, Gilbert is home to the West Forty RV Park. It has plenty of conveniences including easy off-road access to the Iron Range OHV & ATV Park as well. Gilbert is also home to the Sherwood Forest Campground and the West Forty RV Park, offering seasonal parking for RVs and camper setups. Another option is the West Two Rivers Campground, located in Mountain Iron.

Hotels and motels are plentiful in the area as well. Eveleth hosts the award-winning Super 8 hotel, located on U.S. Highway 53 and central to all attractions. In Mountain Iron, one can find the AmericInn Lodge & Suites, conveniently located across from the Thunderbird Mall in Virginia. The Coates Plaza Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Virginia, and offers top-notch dining and meeting facilities. The Lakeshor Motor Inn, within walking distance of numerous restaurants and entertainment venues, is located between two beautiful lakes in historic downtown Virginia. On a budget? Visit the Budget Host Motel, located midway between Eveleth and Virginia and close to all attractions. The Pine View Inn, located on the north edge of Virginia, is near the hospital, a bike trail, and golf course.

Attractions The Iron Range has a fascinating cultural heritage. Immigrants from over 40 countries have brought a wealth of traditions to the region, contributing to many historical and cultural sites. One such site is the Virginia Heritage Museum, which consists of a Finnish log house and a depression-era tourist cabin. Other exhibits depict the Virginia and Rainy Lake Sawmill Company, Virginia’s fires of 1893 and 1900 and the interurban electric system. Located on the south edge of Virginia off U.S. Highway 53, Mineview in the Sky is a 20-story overlook offering visitors a panoramic view of the area’s deepest mines. The focus of the view is the open pit mine, which is nearly three miles long, a half-mile wide and 450 feet deep. Also on-site are a 45-ton rail car, a 100-ton production truck, a children’s playground and a visitor information center.

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Downtown Eveleth is home to “The Big Stick” (the world’s largest free-standing hockey stick and puck). The stick weighs 10,000 pounds (five tons) and is 110 feet long. It was featured in World’s Largest: a Documentary About Small Towns with Big Things. The United States Hockey Hall of fame, also in Eveleth, has displays and memorabilia depicting the significant contributions of players, coaches, referees and other important figures in the sport. Other attractions in the area include the Greyhound Bus Origin Museum, Heritage Homestead Tours, the Hibbing Historical Society and Museum, the International Wolf Center, the Iron Ore Miner Memorial, the Iron Range Historical Society Museum, the Minnesota Museum of Mining and many more.

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LIVING n outstanding quality of life is afforded to residents of the Laurentian Chamber’s quad cities. Excellent schools and medical centers, affordable housing, and innumerable recreational and cultural opportunities are abundant. For nearly a decade, Minnesota has been ranked as one of the top two America’s “Most Livable State,” by Morgan Quitno Press, which also ranked Minnesota as the third-healthiest state in the country. It’s no surprise that people are proud to call this home.

According to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development, more Minnesotans than ever own their homes. Rentals account for one out of four occupied housing units in Minnesota, while property owners occupy almost 75 percent of housing. The high rate of ownership, seen especially in northeastern Minnesota, is attributed to affordability and the availability of living-wage jobs.

Homes in the quad cities accommodate a variety of lifestyles and budgets. Modest and well-maintained older structures are available in the original residential areas, and more expansive lots and homes in newer developments with roomy lakeside lots are also plentiful. Area apartment buildings range from

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simple units to expansive developments and offer a variety of accommodations and rental prices suitable for all. The total year-round single family dwelling average in 2003 was 4,338 with an average value of $48,947. Approximately 63 percent are owner occupied. (Source: Virginia Economic Development Authority.) There are a number of good real estate firms servicing the area, many of them belonging to the National Association of Realtors and with National affiliation. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority has locations in Eveleth, Gilbert and Virginia and is available to serve a variety of housing needs. The communities take pride in an emphasis on housing for senior citizens, and the Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Mountain Iron and the Elder Services Network, also of Mountain Iron, are prepared to meet those needs. For further information, visit www.irontrail.org/about/relocation and http://www.virginia-mn.com/housing.html. d

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Head Lake State Park, Big Aspen Recreation Area, McCarthy Beach State Park, Laurentian Divide, Lookout Mountain, Giants Ridge, and Carey Lake. The Mesabi Trail offers a variety of outdoor experiences from walking, hiking, biking, skating, skiing, snow-shoeing and in some areas snowmobiling. Traversing through 25 communities and currently spanning 70 miles, Eveleth, Gilbert, Mountain Iron, and Virginia all have direct and easy entry points. The trail also offers access to swimming, canoeing, camping and fishing.

ith outstanding recreational facilities and vast expanses of natural beauty, the areas served by the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce are a must-see at any time of year. Gorgeous lakes and skies, millions of acres of forests, easy access to wildlife and nature, a fascinating history and helpful hosts are part of what make this area of northeastern Minnesota so great.

Two of the region’s state parks offer different perspectives of iron mining on the Iron Range. A visit to the Soudan Underground Mine State Park takes visitors on a half-mile trip into the earth via elevator and train to experience first-hand how it felt to be a miner who worked daily in an underground mine. Most iron mines in the area eventually converted their underground mines to strip mining operations, and the Hill Annex Mine State Park offers an excellent example of this “open pit” mining experience. The result of natural flooding from three local mines, Lake Ore-be-Gone in Gilbert is a haven for water-skiers, swimmers, fishers and scuba divers. With boat landings, docks, and picnic areas, there is much to enjoy.

For winter activities, curling, skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing are readily available. The Midwest’s best-rated ski destination, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort, is located here. With 34 alpine runs and exceptional facilities, it has everything one would need for winter fun. Another popular sport in Minnesota is snowmobiling, and the Iron Range offers more than 2,000 miles of excellent snowmobile trails. With an average snowfall of over 100 inches and an extensive amount of tree cover on the trails, the Iron Range’s paths open earlier in the season and stay open longer than most areas in Minnesota. Beyond a doubt, it is a snowmobiler’s dream come true! Some of the Midwest’s best golfing is also located here. Golf Digest ranked The Quarry at Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort “The Number One Public Golf Course in Minnesota” and The Legend was ranked number four in Minnesota. Golfweek also ranked The Quarry number one in Minnesota. Giants Ridge was also named “One of the Top Six Golf Destinations in the World” by Golf World magazine. There are many courses to choose from in the area including Eveleth Municipal Golf Course, Hoyt Lakes Golf Course, Mesaba Country Club, The Legend at Giants Ridge, The Quarry at Giants Ridge, Virginia Golf Course, Wolfridge Golf Course and The Wilderness at Fortune Bay.

The Iron Range is one of the most scenic hiking destinations in the Midwest. There are over 175 miles of hiking trails and untouched wilderness. Whether an avid hiker or a casual walker, there are trails to fulfill everyone’s adventures. Among things to see while traversing the trail are soaring eagles, river gorges, and three-hundred-year-old white pine trees. The area is home to 155 nesting birds and 40 species of wildlife, and it is not uncommon to sight a moose! Popular casual recreation trails include Bear

Fishing is another popular sport in the area. There are outstanding opportunities for both shore and boat fishing. Plentiful are walleye, bass, crappie, muskie, northern pike, and rainbow, brook and lake trout. Fishing guides are available at selected lakes and resorts. In addition to the all of the above, movie theaters, bowling alleys, a casino and much more are located in or near the Laurentian Chamber area. For more information, please visit www.ironrange.org/recreation. d

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he communities served by the Laurentian Chamber offer a variety of venues for culture, entertainment and learning. There are many historic sites to visit, including Bob Dylan’s childhood home, the Finnish Homestead tours, Eli Wirtanen Farm, Iron Range Research and Genealogy Center, and Paulucci Space Theater. The region’s premier history center is Ironworld Discovery Center, which is a museum that preserves and interprets the history of Iron Range mining and immigration. A vintage trolley offers visitors rides to a former mining location, and for those interested in research, extensive local history and genealogy collections are available from the Iron Range Research Center’s distinguished library and archives.

There are many more venues in the Iron Range area offering an array of experiences. Eveleth is home to the Range Recreation Civic Center the area’s newest state-of-the-art curling club and host to a variety of banquets, conventions and recreational activities. The Range Recreation Civic Center hosted the 2007 World Junior Curling Championships. Additional sites provide many interactive exhibits. Visitors can take trolley rides, view Imax Theatre films on a forty-foot high dome, get behind the wheel of a 1950s Greyhound bus or even touch Judy Garland’s piano! Public libraries are abundant as well. Collections include fiction and non-fiction books, magazines, books on cassette and DVD, VHS tapes, DVDs, reference materials, special Minnesota collections, repair manuals, computer games and newspapers. Services offered to patrons include public computers with Internet availability, fax machines, copier and printer services and interlibrary loan requests. The Public Library at the city of Eveleth, the Gilbert Public Library and Mountain Iron are served by the Arrowhead Library System, whose mission is “to deliver highly responsive and accessible library service to its member libraries and people of the region through a collaborative network of coordinated programs.” The Virginia Public Library is aided by the Virginia Public Library Commission.

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There are many events occurring in the quad cities and surrounding areas throughout the year. Summer events in Gilbert include a spectacular 4th of July parade and street dance. There is also the Sherwood Forest Days Festival, which features two days of community activities and fishing contests. In August, the city of Mountain Iron hosts the annual Leonidas Merritt Days Festival to celebrate the area’s tradition of mining. Olcott Park in Virginia is home to the Land of the Loon Ethnic Arts and Crafts Festival, which celebrates the culture and customs of the diverse people who have settled in northeastern Minnesota. To experience the tradition of polka on Minnesota’s Iron Range, there is the yearly Polkafest, which brings visitors from miles around. For a complete list of all there is to see and do, visit www.ironrange.org/attractions. d

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xceptional educational opportunities exist within the Laurentian Chamber area, offering instruction from preschool through the post-secondary level. Minnesota boasts the fourth-highest graduation rate in the nation, and its K – 12 academic scores are second highest in the nation. Students have greater access to computers than 45 other states, and K – 12 scores in northeastern Minnesota are higher than average.

Area preschools and kindergartens include AEOA Headstart and Chicagami Children’s Development Center. With a combined commitment toward academic excellence, diverse extra-curricular activities and life-long learning, three public school districts exist to accommodate elementary and secondary grade schools. These include Eveleth/Gilbert School District 2154, Mountain Iron/Buhl School District 712 and Virginia School District 706. Additionally, the Laurentian Environmental Center offers science-based school programs and outdoor recreational activities both during the school year and in the summer. Parochial schooling is available in the area as well, consisting of Marquette Catholic School, New Life Christian School and Range Christian Academy. These schools offer quality education, low teacher-to-student ratios and a faith-based learning environment. Mesabi Range Community and Technical College— providing students with opportunities to choose from two-year degrees and technical and career diplomas and certificates—has campuses both in Eveleth and Virginia. Accounting, Agriculture, American Indian Studies, Art, Astrophysics, Biology, Business, Computer Science, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Pre-Dentistry, Education, Pre-Engineering, Forestry/Natural Resources, Human Services, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine and Social Work are just a few of the many two-year transferable degree programs available. Top-quality career and certificate programs are provided in areas such as Automotive Technician, Carpentry, Fire-Suppression Technician, Masonry, Practical Nursing and Welding. Please visit http://laurentianchamber.org/community/ education.htm and http://www.mr.mnscu.edu/ for more information about education in the Laurentian Chamber area. d

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rom specialty and antiques stores to modern shopping malls, the quad cities of the Laurentian Chamber have it all. Shops are abundant with unique, handcrafted and ethnic items particular to the region and contemporary clothing, sports-gear and other merchandise as well.

One-of-a-kind stores with fabulous gifts, souvenirs, candy, coffee, sporting needs, jewelry and cards include Big Timber Coffee Co., Canelakes Candies, Olde Country’s Home & Garden Showplace, Range Office Supply, Spring Creek Outfitters, Shoes & Things, Silver Lake Floral, Virginia Floral and White Drug. Here you can sample tasty treats, find special gifts, or purchase specialty items exclusive to the Iron Range. A variety of shopping needs can be met at any of the area malls. Irongate Mall, Plaza 53 West and Thunderbird Mall are all in or near the Laurentian Chamber area. Stores here offer a host of services from spa treatments to tire changes. Retailers at the four malls include Super One Foods, Anderson Auto Service, Bath & Body Works, Big K-Mart, Claire’s, Herberger’s, Curves Fitness, Radio Shack, Sears, Blockbuster, Woodland Wireless and Regis Hairstylists among many others. Planning a shopping excursion in the Laurentian Chamber area or just want to see more of what’s offered? Please visit http://www.irontrail.org/about/shopping/ or http://www.thunderbirdmall.com/. d

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There are tax-free business opportunities in Minnesota. Under the new Minnesota Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ) program, 34 communities and 58 sub-zones on 3,271 acres across northeastern Minnesota have been given this special designation. A wide variety of industrial sites and existing buildings in this area offer growing and expanding businesses the opportunity to substantially benefit from tax exemptions until the end of 2015.

& INDUSTRY ecause of vast natural reserves, much industry in the quad cities revolves around mining, forest products, and newly discovered resources. For over 100 years, iron ore mining has provided thousands of well-paying jobs for people in the area. The mining industry continues to hold strong because of the discovery of Taconite (an iron-bearing rock). Found in large deposits in recent years, other minerals such as copper, nickel and precious metals are also being looked at for potential commercialization. The timber industry contributes to the regional economy as well. New innovations, such as the harnessing of wind energy and a clean coal gasification technology will create a positive economic and environmental impact for residents of northeastern Minnesota and the entire state.

Northeastern Minnesota is rapidly becoming one of the most technologically-equipped rural areas in the nation. Technology centers, high-tech industrial parks, training programs and an extensive telecommunications infrastructure are among the list of efforts to equip the region for this new economy. Companies such as Northwest Airlines and Carlson Wagonlit Travel/SATO Travel have discovered that the region’s quality of life, dedicated workforce and business development incentives combine to form an ideal operating environment. Technology centers, offering hi-speed Internet connections, computer labs, and business support services are beginning to emerge in the area as well. Existing technology centers include the Itasca Technology Exchange and Ely Area Technology Center, and over 10 more technology centers are planned for the future.

Northeastern Minnesota is well-known for its highly skilled, educated and productive employees. Turnover rate is low, and the region has become a draw for companies looking for outstanding employees. Labor statistics in northeastern Minnesota show an educated workforce. 91 percent of Minnesotans have a high school education or above, 17 percent have earned bachelor degrees and 50 percent are professionally certified or licensed (source: Bureau of Business & Economic Research UMD School of Business and Economics). A 2005 study from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development found that regional employment is divided as follows: Health Care and Social Assistance – 20.6 percent; Retail Trade – 12.9 percent; Educational Services – 9.4 percent; Manufacturing – 8 percent; Public Administration – 7.1 percent; Mining – 2.7 percent. Top employers in the area include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, United States Steel Corportation, Woodline Manufacturing, Inc., Minnesota Power, Belcorp and Premier Plastics. The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization made of over 325 members representing business/industry throughout the quad cities and surrounding communities. The Chamber plays an important role in community partnerships and is an advocate for business civic, and industrial interests. The Chamber is also an information and referral center serving businesses in Eveleth, Gilbert, Mountain Iron, Virginia and surrounding communities. Contact information for the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce: 403 First Street North,Virginia, MN 55792 , Phone: 218-741-2717 E-mail: mailto:admin@laurentianchamber.org Website: http://laurentianchamber.org/ Information about business and industry in northeastern Minnesota: http://ironrangeresources.org/ d

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The Internet in Your Pocket

Convergence Technology puts all the information you use right on your lap(top), PDA or web-enabled cell phone

ccording to a new

and receiving phone calls over con-

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enterprises. In 2006, North America

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work, or while “out and about.”

get connected,” said Ed Zander, presi-

Wireless devices with which people have logged onto the Internet include

dent and CEO of Motorola. “It truly is the Internet in your pocket.”

subscriber penetration. An Internet Week survey found that traffic, gas prices and irritation with waiting in line are driving consumers

laptop computers, PDAs, web-enabled

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to spend more time shopping online

cell phones and smartphones (i.e.,

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than ever before.

BlackBerrys, Treos).

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The Pew survey results indicated that a quarter of all Internet users have a cell phone that connects to the inter-

digital frontier shows no signs of slowing down; marketers are jumping on board at every stop.

Another report indicates that 87 percent of consumers research products online prior to making a purchase. Consistently growing

net wirelessly; one in eight use PDAs

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numbers of older adult consumers

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of greater imaging capabilities

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For example, Gen Y young adults,

president and CEO of the Consumer

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place, forecasting that the consumer

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television advertising this year.

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ABI Research found that by 2011,

everything with a digital heartbeat will

some 250 million users will be making

mobile services and applications. A Nokia spokesman noted that, “as advertisers struggle to reach personalized targeting with traditional media such as print and TV, mobile advertising is becoming an increasingly attractive channel for brands.” Technology is so advanced that, as the CEO of Acuity Mobile points out, ads

can be delivered instantly to webenabled cell phone users who have agreed to accept them, when and where they expect. A consumer who has

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t. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System and Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi are the two major healthcare systems serving the northeastern Minnesota region. There are also many private-practice physicians located in smaller clinics as well as many metropolitan-based specialists. Dentistry and orthodontic clinics are available in almost every community in the region and psychiatric care, chiropractic clinics and chemical dependency clinics are also easily accessible throughout the region.

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St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health System (SMDC) encompasses 20 clinics, four hospitals, and an array of specialty care facilities. SMDC’s medical team of more than 392 physicians and 200 allied health care providers work with an experienced staff of over 6,210 to provide primary care, specialty services, and medical technology to families in their own communities. Nationally recognized heart centers operated by SMDC are located in Virginia and neighboring Duluth, Minnesota.

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Fairview Health Services offers a broad spectrum of healthcare from family practice to transplant services. Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi, Mesabi Clinics and HealthLine form a full healthcare network for northeastern Minnesota. Fairview Range Regional Health Services connect communities in northeastern Minnesota to top-quality physicians and staff utilizing

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the latest technology and equipment. Fairview clinics are located in Mountain Iron the nearby communities of Chisholm, Hibbing and Nashwauk. Area hospitals provide the most current diagnostic technologies and equipment. Hub hospitals such as the Virginia Regional Medical Center and Fairview University Medical Center in Hibbing are connected to a broad network of community-based medical facilities throughout the region. Local physicians and patients can easily access major metropolitan hospitals such as the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, and Duluth’s Miller-Dwan Medical Center, St. Luke’s Medical Center and St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic. For more information about healthcare in the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce area and neighboring communities, please contact the chamber. d

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D.A.R.E. It is also in the process of developing a crime prevention program with two deputies trained as crime specialists. Virginia’s fire department offers dedicated and highly educated crosstrained personnel who work 24-hour shifts to ensure rapid response and quality service. Their fire department employs 22 firefighters and paramedics and houses eleven fire, EMS, and special rescue vehicles. They work in conjunction with the Virginia Regional Medical Center, maintaining three Advanced Life Support ambulances serving Virginia and neighboring communities.

he cities of Eveleth, Gilbert, Mountain Iron and Virginia are each governed by their own publicly-elected city council members and mayor. Police, fire and 911 emergency services are available to the residents of each community. The safety and well-being of citizens residing in the quad cities is of utmost importance, and it is reflected by the superior services offered.

Eveleth has a fully-staffed police department, a volunteer fire department and a paid-on-call ambulance service. Gilbert also serves its residents with police and fire protection. Mountain Iron works with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office to provide quality law enforcement that meets the needs of its citizens. Additionally, Mountain Iron offers programs such as the Bike Safety Rodeo and

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here are many places of worship located within the Laurentian Chamber area, accommodating a range of faiths and denominations. In addition to offering regular services and religious education, many congregations participate in outreach programs, food pantries and other social services. They also encourage their members to volunteer in the community.

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DIRECTORY ____________ A Access Broadband 106 South 5th Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4650 fred@accessgeeks.com

ACS (Advanced Construction Services) 721 15th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-1736 (218) 780-5513 Advanced Audio, Inc. PO Box 305 201 South Broadway Gilbert, MN 55741 (218) 749-4056 (800) 310-4056 bob@parallel.tzo.com Advantage Billing Concepts PO Box 616 401 Grant Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (888) 680-7540 barry@advantagebilling.net Adventures Restaurant & Pub 5475 Mt. Iron Drive - Highway 53 & 13th Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7151 grhartne@aol.com AEOA 702 3rd Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-2912 (800) 662-5711 htardy@aeoa.org Affordable Dry Cleaners & Laundromat 103 East Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4100 laundrypal@hotmail.com Ahrens Insurance & Financial Services 431 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-2500 tanayavp@gmail.com Alice Nettell Towers 550 Third Avenue North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3650 Allison Kreibich State Farm Insurance 820 North 9th Street, Suite 110 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-6005 (800) 741-9904 allison.kreibich.st10@statefarm.com Altobelli Peterson Construction 105 Grant Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-3350 (800) 356-3425 jskalko_5@hotmail.com

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American Bank PO Box 415 8401 Unity Drive Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 741-0816 wstevens@ambnk.com

Bartoletti Beverage Company PO Box 55 105 15th Avenue West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4427 (800) 821-4427 bartbev@accessmn.com

AmericInn Lodge & Suites - Mt. Iron 5480 Mt. Iron Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7839 (888) 741-7839 jimmakowsky@americinnvirginia.com

Bauman - Cron Funeral Home 516 South First Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9593 (888) 861-9573

Ameriprise Financial 414 First Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2804 (866) 879-1057 cheryl.j.olivanti@ampf.com

Bear Country Realty 1 Vermilion Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4920 betty.culbert@accessmn.com

Anderson Auto Service 5417 Mt. Iron Drive - Plaza 53 West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-1646 pdzattoni@yahoo.com

Benchmark Engineering, Inc PO Box 261 8878 Main Street Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 735-8914 rod@bm-eng.com

Anderson Furniture Company 214 North 2nd Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (800) 471-5581 info@andersonfurniturecompany.com

Big Timber Coffee Co. 1903 16th Avenue West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2320 brian@bigtimber.com

Apple Tree Learning Center 409 First Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7441 appletreelc@hotmail.com

Birchwood East Apartments 110 Anderson Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-3440 birchwoodeast@thiestalle.com

Arcelormittal - Minorca Mine PO Box 1 5950 Old Highway 53 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-5910

Black Bear Resort & Casino PO Box 777 1785 Highway 210 Carlton, MN 55718 (218) 269-4085

Arrow Auto Supply 411 First Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2993 aro@arrowautosupply.com

Bonsai Tea PO Box 233 411 Grant Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-2000 barb@bonsaitea.com

Arrowhead Mortgage 206 2nd Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9044

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BG's Bar & Grill PO Box 74 5494 Highway 7 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0512

Anytime Fitness 603 Ninth Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-8000 steve.schultz@anytimefitness.com

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Century 21 Edwards & Assoc. 921 17th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-4050 (877) 361-0728 www.century21edwards.com Charter Media 114 South 20th Avenue West Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 348-7265 bonnie.nimmo@chartercom.com Chemtreat 4388 Cedar Island Drive Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 410-0537 thunter@chemtreat.com Chestnut Collision Center, Inc. 105 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3061 ccc2@qwestoffice.net Chicagami 401 Roosevelt Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-2405 chicagami@accessmn.com

Christensen Parts - Napa Auto PO Box 969 321 First Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7140 (800) 247-1784 Cinema 6 PO Box 1292 8426 Enterprise Drive South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2008 Citifinancial PO Box 7037 1420 South 12th Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-5290 www.citifinancial.com Cleaning Specialists PO Box 728 800 9th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-4235 johnmeinzer@hotmail.com Coates Plaza Hotel 502 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-1000 (800) 777-4699 dsandvig@coatesplazahotel.com Coca-Cola Bottling of Virginia 832 17th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7690 (800) 247-0858 Coldwell Banker Properties PO Box 72 912 8th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-8222 (800) 584-9426 cbsales@cbpropertiesnorth.com Cole Appraisal & Consulting LLC 7663 Woodlawn Drive Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-1669 coleappraisal@mchsi.com Colosimo, Patchin, Kearney & Brunfelt, Ltd. 301 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4500 cpak@colosimolaw.com Commercial Refrigeration PO Box 1066 104 East Chestnut Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-3366 commrefr@accessmn.com Como Oil & Propane 6403 Highway 169 Tower, MN 55790 (218) 753-2482 akilloran@comooilandpropane.com Compudyne, Inc 1524 East 37th Street Hibbing, MN 55746 (218) 263-3624 ext. 227 geolah@compudyne.com Conveyor Belt Service, Inc. 400 South First Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-5939 sales@cbsrubber.com Cope & Peterson, Ltd. 415 South First Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-4470 (888) 749-2673 info@copepeterson.com

Copy Magic, Inc. 428 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-8610 copymagic@qwest.net Country Insurance - Peterson Agency, Inc. PO Box 1287 605 North 8th Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-3766 erik.peterson@countryfinancial.com Critter Care Pet Clinic 1315 2nd Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2128 Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home PO Box 751 502 Adams Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-1638 (888) 744-1638 crsheehy@cpinternet.com

Eveleth Eyecare Center 314 Grant Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-4528

Dreamweaver Salon & Day Spa PO Box 386 210 South River Street Cook, MN 55723 (218) 666-5594

Eveleth IGA 702 Fayal Road Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-4350

DSGW Architects PO Box 1065 417 2nd Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7962 jgerzina@dsgw.com Duane's Marine Inc. 8327 Unity Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-8532 duanesmarine@mchsi.com Duluth Clinic - Virginia 1101 North 9th Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0150 (800) 662-5728

Culbert Realty & Appraisal, Inc. 67 Midway Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4985 (800) 450-SOLD chris@culbertrealty.com

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Culligan of Northeast Minnesota 810 North 4th Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2997 hiijohn@juno.com

East Range Satellite & TV 202 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2900 eastrangesatellite@yahoo.com

Curl Mesabi, Inc. PO Box 500 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 744-1302

Ed's Body Shop 410 Fayal Road Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-3133

Curves 203 First Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7088 curves1@rangenet.com

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Edgewood Vista 605 17th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7106 julie-winans@edgewoodvista.com Edward Jones Investments 113 Third Avenue North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-4031 craig.doughty@edwardjones.com

Deal & Pineo, P.A. PO Box 1253 202 4th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0475

Edward's Oil/Lucky Seven General Stores 820 Hoover Road North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9634 (800) 450-3835

Delta Dental of Minnesota 730 South Broadway Gilbert, MN 55741 (218) 741-2000 (800) 328-1188 tnystrom@decare.com Dennis L. Carlson Family Dentistry, Ltd. 302 Chestnut Street 200 Tini Square Building Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0089 Derek Lamppa Agency PO Box 1064 420 First Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-8164 (800) 799-8164 dlamppa@farmersagent.com

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Eichorn's Furniture 302 North 2nd Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7733 (800) 310-7738 eichorns@accessmn.com Elder Services Network PO Box 401 8880 Main Street Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 735-8637 (888) 741-1220 esn@elder-services.net Empowerment Services of MN Inc. 8398 Spruce Drive Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 865-4201 clydejohn@aol.com

Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Mt. Iron 8583 - 8585 Unity Drive Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 741-1412 (218) 741-1450 nzeleznikar@alproperties.com

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Domino's Pizza 5465 Mt. Iron Drive - Plaza 53 West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3030

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Excel Business Systems PO Box 470 1925 East 5th Avenue Hibbing, MN 55746 (218) 263-6814 (800) 439-6814 excelem@mchsi.com Eye Clinic North 413 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-5886

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F & D Meats, Inc. 1108 8th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-1330 (888) 433-6328 www.fdmeats.com

Fairview Mesaba Clinic - Mt. Iron 8946 Enterprise Drive South Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 741-2250 (888) 353-3441 lvesel1@range.fairview.org Ferguson Enterprises PO Box 964 1917 16th Avenue West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-5220 (800) 873-4311 Ferrellgas 720 Hoover Road Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-8264 Firelight Galleries, Inc. 501 North Hoover Road Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-3930 (877) 749-3930 firelightgalleries@hotmail.com First Equity Mortgage 816 South 16th Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-4663 (866) 897-7283 cellis@femort.com First National Bank of Buhl - Mt. Iron 5539 Nichols Avenue Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 749-3190 bspang@fnbob.com First National Bank of Gilbert PO Box 1000 2 Broadway North Gilbert, MN 55741 (218) 741-7844 (800) 576-8085 fnbog@vermilionnet.com Flaimer's Bar 127 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-6802 Floor to Ceiling Store 8401 Enterprise Drive North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-6690 jnorlander@floortoceilingvirginia.com

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Fortune Bay Resort Casino 1430 Bois Forte Road Tower, MN 55790 (218) 753-6400 (800) 992-7529 www.fortunebay.com

Herberger's Thunderbird Mall 1440 South 12th Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4747 loretta.hanson@bonton.com

Frank's Tire Service PO Box 835 Highway 135 & Summit Gilbert, MN 55741 (218) 741-1944 frankstire@mchsi.com

Home Instead Senior Care 302 East Howard Street, Suite 226 Hibbing, MN 55746 1-866-742-6575 hibbingoffice2@qwest.net

Jim's Cleaning & Home Maintenance 8341 Jasmine Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-5633 jim@rangenet.com Jon Krog Agency, Inc. 710 9th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-4225 gpkrog@jonkroginsurance.com

____________ G ____________ I Interstate Power Systems Giant's Ridge Golf & Ski Resort PO Box 190 County Road 138 Biwabik, MN 55708 (218) 865-3020 (800) 688-7669 www.giantsridge.org

Goldsmith & Associates Consulting 5319 Colorado Street Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 348-1539 michaelgoldsmith997@yahoo.com Grandma's Virginia Grill 1302 12th Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-1960 kklander@grccorp.com Great Northern Lending Corp. 8421 Mud Lake Road Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 741-2220 Great Northern Lending Corp. PO Box 100 120 North Highway 53 Cook, MN 55723 (218) 666-2000 john@gnlending.com Greater Minnesota Agency 403 First Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0646 gma@cpinternet.com Grove Studio 8355 Unity Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 735-8687 (888) 735-8687 info@grovestudio.com Gruben's Marina 4296 Arrowhead Point Road Tower, MN 55790 (218) 753-5000 (800) 923-5111

____________ H H.G. Harvey Constructors, Inc. PO Box 558 800 Park Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-3344 hgharvey@hgharvey.com

H.O.M.E.S. Inc. - Access To Employment 505 12th Avenue West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-0844 cskala@homes-mn.org Heisel Brothers, Inc. 801 6th Avenue North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-8381 brianh@rangenet.com Help-U-Sell Lakes Realty 8461 Enterprise Drive North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0040

1921 16th Avenue West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-4484 (800) 292-0149 tedmonds@istate.com

The JPG Group 108 South 5th Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-5468 (800) 291-5468 srichards@jpgonline.com

____________ K K & B Drive In 7946 Pine Drive Hibbing, MN 55734 (218) 969-6778 reimer@rangebroadband.com

Iris Enterprises 4451 Lakeside Drive Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-1615 iris@speravi.com Iron Mining Association of Minnesota 324 West Superior Street, #502 Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-7724 cpagel@taconite.org Iron Range Broadcasting PO Box 650 906 Old Highway 53 Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-5922 (800) 247-0089 mikek@wevefm.com

Kap ‘N' Kork 115 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3190 praukar77@hotmail.com Keith Nelson, Commissioner 300 South 5th Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-7108 Ken Waschke Auto Plaza, Inc. 501 Ninth Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-6000 (800) 750-7882 kwaschkecollie@waschke.com

Iron Range Rehabilitation Center 1001 North 9th Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-9405

Kentucky Fried Chicken 1201 17th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2211 www.kfc.com

Iron Range Resources PO Box 441 4261 Highway 53 South Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-7400 (800) 765-5043 lori.spielman@state.mn.us

KQDS Fox 21 TV 2001 London Road Duluth, MN 55812 (218) 728-1622 dhileman@kqdsfox21.tv

Iron Range Tourism Bureau 403 First Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-8161 (800) 777-8497 info@ironrange.org

KRII Range 11/KBJR NBC 6 246 South Lake Avenue Duluth, MN 55812 (218) 780-1811 bsklors@kbjr.com

Iron Trail Motors LLC PO Box 1268 1301 South 17th Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2355 (800) 662-5779 itm@irontrail.com

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Ironworld Discovery Center 801 Southwest Highway 169, Suite 1 Chisholm, MN 55719 (218) 254-7959 (800) 372-6437

La Cocina & Cantina 407 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-8226 avalanche@mchsi.com

L & M Supply 8497 Enterprise Drive North Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 749-2340

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J.M. Auto Service 1303 Industrial Park Drive Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-1969 john@jmauto.com

Lakehead Constructors, Inc. 2001 North 9th Avenue West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 744-1497

Jaybee Travel 1009 2nd Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7769 (888) 552-9233 sbeck@mchsi.com

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Lake Country Power 1500 16th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 742-5714 (800) 421-9959

Lakeshor Motor Inn 404 North 6th Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3360 (800) 569-8131 info@lakeshor.com

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Lamar Advertising PO Box 16030 Duluth, MN 55816 (218) 628-2301 (800) 234-7293 mpatton@lamar.com LaPoint Sales 1024 North 17th Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2597 (888) 741-2597 lapointmw@hotmail.com Laurentian Medical Clinic 901 9th Street North, #115 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 748-7480 (888) 824-9477 Len's Body & Paint Shop 612 8th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4787 lensauto@accessmn.com Lenci Enterprises, Inc. PO Box 6 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3482 mralston-lenci@qwest.net Lodge at Giants Ridge PO Box 590 6373 Wynne Creek Drive Biwabik, MN 55708 (218) 865-7170 (877) 442-6877 info@lodgeatgiantsridge.com Lundgren Motors, Inc. PO Box 321 900 Old Highway 53 Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-4821 (800) 662-5745 lundgrens@mchsi.com Lyric Center for the Arts PO Box 416 514 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-5577 lyriccenterforthearts@yahoo.com

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Magic Bar 116 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-8853 magicbar@cpinternet.com Manney's Shopper, Inc 813 6th Avenue North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-1449

Manpower 3920 East 13th Avenue Hibbing, MN 55746 (218) 263-1471 (800) 443-3775 hibbing.mn@na.manpower.com McDonald's of Virginia 1350 12th Avenue South Virginia, MN 55734 (218) 749-4720 McKenna Studio 704 6th Avenue North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4842 bsobania@enstromstudios.com Mediacom 106 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (800) 332-0245 lhuberty@mediacomcc.com

Melaleuca 4040 Santi Road Iron, MN 55751 (218) 744-4069 waulpendi@yahoo.com Memorial Blood Centers 901 Ninth Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 742-8634 (888) 448-3253 rhenrich@mbc.org nolness@mbc.org Mesabi Daily News PO Box 956 704 7th Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-5544 mdn@virginiamn.com Mesabi Dental Service 216 5th Avenue North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-8908 mdservice@rangenet.com Mesabi Family YMCA 8367 Unity Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-8020 admin@mesabiymca.com Mesabi Humane Society 2305 Southern Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7425 karl@mesabihumane.org Mesabi RC&T College - Eveleth Campus 1100 Industrial Park Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 741-3095 (800) 657-3860 t.royer@mr.mnscu.edu Mesabi RC&T College - Virginia Campus 1001 Chestnut Street West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3095 (800) 657-3860 t.royer@mr.mnscu.edu Mesabi Sign Company PO Box 1053 116 First Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-2628 (800) 564-2629 synman50@2z.net Meyer Teleservices 1404 Progress Parkway Eveleth, MN 55734 (800) 755-9583 fswanson@callmeyer.com Midwest Communications 807 West 37th Street Hibbing, MN 55746 (218) 749-3000 kristi@mwcradio.com Miners National Bank of Eveleth 401 Grant Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-5465 jerry@mnbeveleth.com Minnesota Forest Industries 324 West Superior Street, #903 Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 326-2902 (218) 722-5013 terryweber@mfitpa.com Minnesota Pastime PO Box 1063 108 South 15th Avenue West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0826

Minnesota Power PO Box 770 401 Douglas Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (800) 307-6937 dsundin@mnpower.com Morgan Taconite Oil PO Box 1165 810 Hoover Road Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3350 (800) 441-4982 mtoil01@rangenet.com

____________ N Nations Trust Mortgage 65 Midway Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9576 pceglar@nationstrust.us

Northern Diagnostic Services 615 9th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0001 (800) 246-0071

Paul's Italian Market 623 Garfield Street Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-1224 ppan@mchsi.com

Northern Engine & Supply Co. 420 South Hoover Road Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2980 nengine@rangenet.com

Perpich TV & Music 8421 Enterprise Drive North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-8633 (800) 491-8633 perptv@rangenet.com

Northern Minnesota Realty PO Box 1028 210 South Highway 53 Cook, MN 55723 (218) 666-6982 heather@northernminnesotarealty.com Northern Refractive Surgery & Eye Care 901 9th Street North, Suite 219 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4411 www.northernrefractivesurgery.com

Natural Harvest Food Co-op 505 3rd Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4663 natharv@mchsi.com

Northern State Bank of Virginia 600 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9115 kurts@nsbov.com

NE Entrepreneur Fund 8355 Unity Drive, Suite 100 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-4191 (800) 422-0374 info@entrepreneurfund.org

Northridge Community Credit Union 921 17th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 748-6868 Northwoods Construction of the Iron Range 1031 17th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-3353 nwconst@rangenet.com

NE Technical Services, Inc. PO Box 1142 315 & 526 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4290 (800) 569-4179 mappelwick@netechnical.com

Northwoods Orthodontics 302 Chestnut Street, #312 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-5247

Nelson-Collie Electric 621 North 9th Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-8542 nce@accessmn.com

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Phil's Garage Door Service 720 6th Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-0750 phillipbolf1@msn.com Phone Directories Company 2029 South 6th Street Brainerd, MN 56401 (218) 825-0746 (800) 443-0801 glen.santi@phonedir.com Pineview Inn 903 17th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-8918 (866) 263-0535 skiview@rangenet.com Plaza Beauty Salon 618 North 9th Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0891 Plaza Hardware Hank 610 Ninth Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0699 craigtwyla_race@msn.com Podpeskar Agency 908 8th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3200

Norri Distributing Co., Inc. 8409 Enterprise Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2967 (800) 247-0290 norri@norridist.com

Occupational Development Center PO Box 668 100 South Industrial Park Buhl, MN 55713 (218) 258-8926 www.odcmn.com

Pohaki Lumber Company PO Box 1043 804 6th Avenue North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3014 (800) 427-4651 brandon@pohaki.com

North Country Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration 118 North 15th Avenue West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-1055

Old Time Oil And Auto Works 436 Fayal Road Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-2377

Popper's Bar 120 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0122

Olde Country's Home & Garden Showplace PO Box 848 202 North Broadway Gilbert, MN 55741 (218) 749-3153

Praxair 112 South 15th Avenue West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-4292

North Gate Café & Catering 620 9th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-4043 (218) 741-4404

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North St. Louis County Habitat For Humanity PO Box 24 401 6th Avenue North, Suite D Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-8910 (866) 749-8910 habitat@nslchfh.org

Our Gang Staffing Services Inc. 106 East 23rd Street, #1 Hibbing, MN 55746 (218) 262-1692 (888) 480-6769 ourgang@frontiernet.net

Quad Cities Optimal Fitness & Racquetball 519-1/2 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-8318 carla@qcoptimalfitness.com

Northeast Title Company 816 1st Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-1515 jodee@northeasttitlecompany.com

P & M Construction of N. Minnesota, Inc. 1012 First Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9536

Quad Cities Small Business Development Center 403 First Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2717 jpontinen@umdced.com

P.S. Engman Insurance & Realty 111 2nd Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4400 (800) 642-7581 engman@2z.net

Queen City Federal PO Box 1147 501 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2040 rharvey@qcfb.com

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Northern Communities CU 307 1st Street South, #111 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-8155 (877) 419-3200 trina@northerncommunitiescu.com

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Queen City Sports Palace 532 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3031 dougfoschi@msn.com Queen City Sun 210 5th Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-8431 qcsjeffy@netscape.com Qwest 107 North 15th Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9340 (800) 244-1111

____________ R Range Funeral Home 911 16th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-1481 rangefuneralhome@msn.com

Range Mental Health Center 624 13th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-2881 (800) 450-2273 rbarker@rangementalhealth.org Range Office Supply PO Box 1126 319 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0432 (800) 334-2968 gary@rangeoffice.com Range Reliable Agency PO Box 941 131 8th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-8340 (800) 799-8340 rangereli@rangenet.com Rangenet Internet Services, Inc. 3049 Sunset Road Tower, MN 55790 (218) 753-5706 jgobats@rangenet.com RE/MAX Northern Properties 5467 Mt. Iron Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-6350 slindberg@remax-np.com Realty Executives PO Box 7007 1401 12th Avenue South, #5 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9022 www.ironrangerealtors.com Rels Title Company 551 Hat Trick Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-0545 (800) 270-9155 mn-eveleth@rels.info RLK Incorporated PO Box 656 303 East 19th Street Hibbing, MN 55746 (218) 262-5528 (800) 520-3824 hlangowski@rlkinc.com Rocks the Jewelers 314 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7625 jpjinc@mchsi.com

Royal Tire 619 6th Avenue North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-5145 (800) 336-8473 jim.pickard@royaltire.com

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The Salvation Army 507 12th Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-1889 john_klammer@usc.salvationarmy.org Samuelson Insurance Agency, Inc. PO Box 117 1102 South 8th Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-2001 (800) 950-4614 mary.samuelson.b43f@statefarm.com Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant 5478 Mt. Iron Drive Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 741-8681

Star Homes & Builders of Minnesota, Inc. 601 2nd Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9377 christy@starhomes.us

Silver Lake Floral 303 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9543 (888) 604-8006 silver@rangenet.com

Starkovich Distributing, Inc. PO Box 1307 119 14th Avenue West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9061 starkdis@rangenet.com

Skoog's Bootery 323 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0783

State Bank of Aurora PO Box 258 213 North Main Street Aurora, MN 55705 (218) 229-2234 (800) 247-7019 info@statebankofaurora.com

Snap Fitness - Eveleth 324 Grant Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-1000 goldenmonkeyathletic@msn.com

Second Avenue Auto 1402 2nd Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-6883 secondavenueauto@yahoo.com

Solid Properties 1608 12th Avenue East Hibbing, MN 55746 (218) 263-3922 tmanney@cpinternet.com

Second Avenue Collision Center 1308 2nd Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-5111 secavecollcenter@qwest.net

Spartan Sauna Heaters 7484 Malta Road Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-8433 (800) 249-2774 spartans@cpinternet.com

SEH, Inc. 901 8th Street, Suite 400 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4284 dreagan@sehinc.com Seppi Brothers Concrete Products Corp. PO Box 1006 718 4th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7007 (800) 873-7007 seppis@seppibros.com Service Solutions, Inc. 1021 South 2nd Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0950 (888) 741-0950 servsol@servicesol.com

Spectrum Health Companies 2000 Siegel Boulevard Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 741-3013 (888) 741-3013 jdickson@spectrumchealth.com Sportspage Bar 429 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0461 Spring Creek Outfitters PO Box 246 8873 Main Street Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 735-8719 (800) 937-8881 krista@canoegear.com

Servicemaster Cleaning Services 101 Station 44 Road Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-1478 (800) 448-3558 sm_eve_mn@yahoo.com Shoes & Things-Rags 234 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-5717 Showcase Lighting & Supplies 1116 8th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4618 jillbahr4231@hotmail.com

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Silver Creek Liquor Co. 5489 Highway 7 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9185 boozeboy02@yahoo.com

Slumberland Furniture 1305 Industrial Park Drive Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-5565 (800) 230-5565 www.slumberland.com

Search Resources 225 First Street North, Suite 2200 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-3706 kathyp@searchresources.com

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St. Raphael's Health & Rehab Center 601 Grant Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-9800 dawn.chiabotti@BHShealth.org

Skubic Bros. International 705 6th Avenue North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9505 mike@skubictrucks.com

Schmitt Music 325 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-8488 jkcoombe@uslink.net

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Signs 4 the Timez 421 A Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 748-6965 vilbrant@mchsi.com

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Subway - Eveleth PO Box 767 551 Hat Trick Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-3227 shaas@rangenet.com Sunny's Deli 1401 12th Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-2334 Super 8 Motel PO Box 555 Highway 53 North Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-1661 (800) 800-8000 Super One Foods North 601 4th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3229 Super One Foods South 1111 17th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7211 j.babich@miners-inc.com

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Taconite Tire Service 305 South Hoover Road Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-5262

Tandem Moose Builders 3547 Victoria Road Ely, MN 55731 (218) 365-2928 (866) 566-6673 tmoose@frontiernet.net Target Store - Virginia 1001 13th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7104

St. Louis & Lake County Regional Railroad Authority 801 Southwest Highway 169, #4 Chisholm, MN 55719 (218) 254-0086 (877) 637-2241 birdie.oddo@ironworld.com

Telephone Associates 329 Grand Avenue Superior, WI 55440 (218) 733-0607 (800) 777-3325 bleuthner@telephoneassociates.com www.telephoneassociates.com

St. Michael's Health & Rehabilitation Center 1201 8th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 748-7800 cheri.high@bhshealth.org

Textilesplus PO Box 626 113 Grant Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-5068 tplus1002@hotmail.com

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Thunderbird Mall 1401 South 12 Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9228 www.thunderbirdmall.com Tiffany Anderson 618 Fifth Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-1277 Tony Zupancich 8586 Enterprise Drive South Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 748-7570 Trenti Law Firm 225 North First Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-1962 (800) 422-0912 trenti@trentilaw.com Tufco Inc 4105 Highway 53 Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-4945 dwight@tufco.us

____________ U U.S. Steel Corporation - Minnesota Ore Operations PO Box 417 8819 Old Highway 169 Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 749-7593 UBS Financial Services Inc. PO Box 962 205 2nd Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-7744 (800) 662-5705 loy.gotham@ubs.com

US Bank 230 1st Street South, Suite 100 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 742-3314 (800) USBANKS dawn.berg@usbank.com

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Valvoline Instant Oil Change 5473 Mt. Iron Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-2339

Village Inn Restaurant 1500 13th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-8289 VillageProfile.com, inc. 33 North Geneva Street Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 468-6800 alanz@villageprofile.com

Upper Lakes Foods 801 Industry Avenue Cloquet, MN 55720 (218) 225-2681 (800) 879-1265

W. A. Fisher Advertising & Printing PO Box 1107 123 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-9544 (800) 874-2232 info@wafishermn.com

Villas at Giants Ridge PO Box 350 6266 Giants Ridge Road Biwabik, MN 55708 (218) 865-4155 (800) 843-7434 michellec@villasatgiantsridge.com

Walker, Giroux & Hahne, Ltd. PO Box 960 225 First Street North, Suite 2400 Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-4880 info@wghcpas.com

Virginia Area Historical Society PO Box 736 800 9th Avenue North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-1136 virghist@virginiamn.com

Virginia Coop Credit Union PO Box 1225 307 First Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-5644 (800) 741-5644 vccu@vccu.org

Up North Title LLC 607 8th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-1031 linda@upnorthtitle.com

WDIO / WIRT TV PO Box 16897 10 Observation Road Duluth, MN 55811 (218) 727-6864 (800) 477-1013 Wells Fargo Bank - Virginia PO Box 949 401 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-5920 (800) 869-3557 annette.knutson@wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo Insurance Services of MN, Inc. PO Box 1108 401 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-5529 (866) 383-9918 todd_mcgillivray@wellsfargo.com

Virginia Elks Club 220 North 5th Avenue Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-1269

West Chestnut Senior Home 1202 Chestnut Street West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-4821 rowan151@mchsi.com

Virginia Floral Company 320 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-0524 virginia_floral@msn.com Virginia Golf Course / Michaels on the Course 327 1st Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 748-7530 Virginia Home Center 1504 4th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-2561

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West Forty RV Park PO Box 246 Fire #245 Highway 37 Gilbert, MN 55741 (218) 749-2821 ylskrbec@gmail.com The Whistling Bird PO Box 597 101 North Broadway Gilbert, MN 55741 (218) 741-7544 www.whistlingbirdcafeandbar.com

Virginia Plumbing & Heating 114 South 15th Avenue West Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-4313 vphco@qwest.net

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Woodland Wireless PO Box 7008 Thunderbird Mall Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-1100 woodlandwireless@hotmail.com

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Unicel 5465 Mt. Iron Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 404-0203 ppatri@unicel.com

United Way of NE Minnesota 229 West Lake Street Chisholm, MN 55719 (218) 254-3329 srenner@fnbc.net

Vivid Design 307 Main Street North Aurora, MN 55705 (218) 229-3335 christina@vividdesign.net

VRMC Foundation 901 9th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-9481 (866) 441-3340 kathleenm@vrmc.org

Virginia Community Foundation PO Box 559 519 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-8239 director@virginiafoundation.com

United Taconite LLC PO Box 180 1200 West Highway 16 Eveleth, MN 55734 (218) 744-7819 jpbaxter@cleveland-cliffs.com

Wilderness at Fortune Bay 1450 Bois Forte Road Tower, MN 55790 (218) 753-8917 mperpich@kempersports.com

Voyageurs Sand Lake Resort 7449 Highway 53 Britt, MN 55710 (218) 749-3057

Vermilion Land Office 401 6th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-8985 info@vermilionland.com

UMD Center For Economic Development 11 East Superior Street, #210 Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 726-7298 (888) 387-4594 ehansen@umdced.com

United Electric Company 5554 Enterprise Drive Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-2760 (800) 662-5702 bnygaard@eescodist.com

Virginia Regional Medical Center 901 Ninth Street North Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3340 keithh@vrmc.org

White Drug 306 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 749-6333 (800) 967-3427

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Woody's Knotty Pine Liquor Inc. PO Box 402 417 North Broadway Gilbert, MN 55741 (218) 749-1573 knottypineliquors@hotmail.com

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Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home PO Box 309 108 North Broadway Gilbert, MN 55741 (218) 741-6448 zms@rangenet.com

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Darin Alto Owner/Broker (218) 780-6309

Cindy Petinelli Realtor (218) 290-6241

Emma Culbert Realtor (218) 780-5960

Marci Anderson Team Coordinator (218) 741-9022

Servicing the Iron Range. 1401 S. 12th Avenue, Suite 5 • Virginia, MN 55792 Located in Thunderbird Mall. (Mailing Address) P.O. Box 7007 • Virginia, MN 55777

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