Iron Range

Northern Tool + Equipment Announces the Passing of Founder Don Kotula

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Monday, January 22, 2024

BURNSVILLE, Minn., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Tool + Equipment founder Don Kotula passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, at the age of 78. The passionate entrepreneur founded Northern Tool in 1981 and built it into a nationwide destination for trades professionals and serious DIYers by focusing on producing an exceptional experience for customers and by running the company with a steadfast focus on remaining true to his values.

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  • BURNSVILLE, Minn., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Tool + Equipment founder Don Kotula passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, at the age of 78.
  • Don knew early in his career that focusing on the customer and delivering an exceptional experience was the key to a lasting relationship.
  • Don's values are what built Northern Tool and continue to permeate throughout their nearly 3,000 employees to this day.
  • We are excited about the future of Northern Tool, thanks in large part to the solid foundation and values our dad instilled in all of us.

Students in Hibbing High School's Industrial Technology Program Get Gift from Alum's Company

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

BURNSVILLE, Minn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Tool + Equipment (NTE) is donating $5,000 worth of tools and equipment to founder Don Kotula's alma mater, Hibbing High School. The donation is part of NTE's Tools for the Trades™ program.

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  • BURNSVILLE, Minn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Tool + Equipment (NTE) is donating $5,000 worth of tools and equipment to founder Don Kotula's alma mater, Hibbing High School.
  • "I started my career in a scrap yard on the Iron Range selling hydraulics, and the business evolved into Northern Tool," said Don Kotula.
  • Hibbing High School has more than 1,000 students, and hundreds of students are enrolled in their Industrial Technology programs.
  • Students in our welding and manufacturing classes will benefit from having new industry-standard tools and equipment," said Hibbing High School Principal Ranae Seykora.

Heliene and Nexamp Forge Historic Deal: 1.5 GW of American-Made Solar Modules for Largest Ever U.S. Community Solar Purchase

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking stride towards clean energy advancement, Nexamp, the nation's largest community solar provider, announced yesterday a new strategic partnership with Heliene, Inc., a customer-first provider of North American-made solar modules, that represents the largest community solar module order in U.S. history.

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  • U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm joined Heliene and Nexamp to announce new partnership
    This monumental order provides Nexamp access to 1.5GW of modules that will be produced at Heliene's Minnesota facility.
  • Projects like these demonstrate the real-world impact of policies like the IRA—strengthening domestic supply chains by growing U.S. solar manufacturing capacity.
  • "A solar order of this size is without precedent and comes at a critical time as the U.S. continues to develop its solar supply chain.
  • "This strategic partnership with Nexamp is an essential milestone for Heliene as we continue to expand our U.S. manufacturing footprint and domestic workforce.

Cleveland-Cliffs Gains Minnesota Executive Council Approval of Iron Ore Mineral Leases at Nashwauk

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) issued a statement today regarding the Minnesota Executive Council’s approval of state mineral leases for more than 2,600 acres of iron ore at the Nashwauk mine site in Itasca County, Minnesota.

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  • Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) issued a statement today regarding the Minnesota Executive Council’s approval of state mineral leases for more than 2,600 acres of iron ore at the Nashwauk mine site in Itasca County, Minnesota.
  • Today’s approval is a final action and Cleveland-Cliffs has now assumed these leases.
  • Cleveland-Cliffs’ Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lourenco Goncalves, stated, “Today’s approval of these leases by the Minnesota Executive Council resolves years of uncertainty regarding Hibbing Taconite’s mine life.
  • Cleveland-Cliffs will immediately begin the work necessary to develop this quality ore body as an extension of Hibbing Taconite.

Nick Carey Continues Five Generation Tradition of Legal Service as Newest Attorney at SiebenCarey

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Nick Carey will continue a five-generation tradition of legal service to Minnesota and Wisconsin residents as the newest personal injury attorney at SiebenCarey, the law firm announced today.

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  • Nick Carey will continue a five-generation tradition of legal service to Minnesota and Wisconsin residents as the newest personal injury attorney at SiebenCarey, the law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221103006089/en/
    Nick Carey, attorney at the law firm SiebenCarey.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Becoming an attorney and joining SiebenCarey has always been my dream, said Carey, whose great-great-grandfather James Patrick Carey came to Minnesota from Wisconsin in the late 1800s and began practicing law on the Iron Range.
  • For more information on the legal heritage of the Carey family in Minnesota, click here .

U. S. Steel Celebrates Advancement in Metallics Strategy with DR-Grade Pellet Capability at Keetac

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005583/en/
    U. S. Steel President and CEO David B. Burritt addressing the crowd at DR-grade pellet investment celebration at Keetac.
  • The $150 million investment expands on the Companys existing competitive advantage in low-cost iron ore.
    Our investment at Keetac is a commitment to the future of American steel, said U. S. Steel President and CEO David B. Burritt.
  • Minnesotas steel industry is a critical part of our history, culture, and thriving economy and a critical job creator on the Iron Range.
  • U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe.

Kimberly Olson, St. Croix Hospice Chief Compliance Officer, Named A Top 50 Women Leader in Minnesota 2022

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

OAKDALE, Minn., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix Hospice is proud to announce that Chief Compliance Officer Kimberly Olson RN, PHN, CHPN, CHC has been chosen as one of Women We Admire's Top 50 Women Leaders of Minnesota for 2022.

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  • OAKDALE, Minn., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix Hospice is proud to announce that Chief Compliance Officer Kimberly Olson RN, PHN, CHPN, CHC has been chosen as one of Women We Admire's Top 50 Women Leaders of Minnesota for 2022.
  • Women We Admire provides news and information on today's women leaders in business, entertainment, sports, motherhood, medicine, law, and many other fields.
  • Each year they recognize distinguished women leaders throughout the United States with their Top 50 Women Leaders awards.
  • "Kim shows her commitment to compliance excellence every day as she leads St. Croix Hospice forward with passion for the field," said Heath Bartness, St. Croix Hospice Chief Executive Officer.

Heliene Reaches 900 MW in Total Manufacturing Capacity With $21 Million Expansion of Minnesota Facility

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Heliene, a Customer-First provider of North American made solar modules, today announced a $21 million investment in a new manufacturing facility located in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, bringing the companys total manufacturing capacity to 900 megawatts (MW).

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  • Heliene, a Customer-First provider of North American made solar modules, today announced a $21 million investment in a new manufacturing facility located in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, bringing the companys total manufacturing capacity to 900 megawatts (MW).
  • Construction will commence this September, adjacent to the existing facility, with manufacturing set to begin in June 2022.
  • This is a good day for the Iron Range, and a good day for Minnesotas clean energy economy, said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
  • With this expansion, Heliene will create more Minnesota jobs while building up manufacturing supply chains in the solar industry, said Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota.

USW Welcomes Chance to Continue Long-Stalled Iron Range Mine Project

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'MINNEAPOLIS, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) union said today that it supported the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announcement on Wednesday that it would begin the process of canceling mineral leases held by Mesabi Metallics for a long-planned taconite mine on the state\'s iron range.\nThat decision clears the way for another company, possibly Cleveland-Cliffs, to develop the project near Nashwauk, Minn. Cliffs already operates several other iron ore mining sites in the region.\n"Iron ore mining is an essential part of the economy of Minnesota, and an essential piece of the puzzle when it comes to producing the steel we need to rebuild our national infrastructure," said USW District 11 Director Emil Ramirez, who represents tens of thousands of union workers in Minnesota and eight other Midwestern states.\n"The former Mesabi Metallicsmine project has the potential to deliver hundreds of good-paying, family-supporting jobs to the hard-working people of the Iron Range," Ramirez said.

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  • b'MINNEAPOLIS, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) union said today that it supported the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announcement on Wednesday that it would begin the process of canceling mineral leases held by Mesabi Metallics for a long-planned taconite mine on the state\'s iron range.\nThat decision clears the way for another company, possibly Cleveland-Cliffs, to develop the project near Nashwauk, Minn. Cliffs already operates several other iron ore mining sites in the region.\n"Iron ore mining is an essential part of the economy of Minnesota, and an essential piece of the puzzle when it comes to producing the steel we need to rebuild our national infrastructure," said USW District 11 Director Emil Ramirez, who represents tens of thousands of union workers in Minnesota and eight other Midwestern states.\n"The former Mesabi Metallicsmine project has the potential to deliver hundreds of good-paying, family-supporting jobs to the hard-working people of the Iron Range," Ramirez said.
  • "Making sure that this project is in the hands of a company that will move forward in a timely, responsible and sustainable way is the best decision for the people of Minnesota.
  • "\nThe USW represents 850,000 workers employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in health care, public sector, higher education, tech and service occupations.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/usw-welcomes-chance-to-continue-...\n'

CN Investing $25 Million in Minnesota

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

We take our essential role in the North American economy seriously and these investments in Minnesota are a key part of our strategy to support growth.

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  • We take our essential role in the North American economy seriously and these investments in Minnesota are a key part of our strategy to support growth.
  • Investment in rail transportation infrastructure is critical to long-term economic growth and jobs across Minnesota.
  • CNs sustained commitment to robust freight rail investment and continued partnership will go a long way as Minnesota charts a bold path to economic recovery.
  • The North Star State is home to CNs Iron Ore Supply Chain, which brings taconite pellets from the Minnesota Iron Range mines to the CN docks in Duluth and Two Harbors.