Northland Connection Business News http://www.northlandconnection.com Northland business news from the Northland Connection IRRRB assists four firms, rehashes Excelsior debt Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=748 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Enbridge employs more than 700 in Superior and Duluth Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=749 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news U.S.-flag vessels have strong month Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=750 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs announces extension of Essar contract Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=747 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news CN accelerating work to serve frac sand industry Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=745 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Partners announce outpatient surgery center in Virginia Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=746 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta CEO plans to add jobs in Chisholm Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=743 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus Aircraft shipments bounce back in first quarter Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=744 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Commercial development planned for Hermantown Tue, 7 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=741 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news St. Louis County approves P&H MinePro tax rebate Tue, 7 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=742 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior manufacturer, another company form Charter NEX Films Inc. Mon, 6 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=739 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus Aircraft parachute 'saves' are increasing Sun, 5 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=740 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Boise to shut down machines impacting 300 jobs Thu, 2 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=738 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs: Full-scale DRI production successful Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=736 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Knudsen named Business Person of the Year Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=737 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals closes on $30 million financing deal Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=735 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Involta data-storage company grows in Arizona, Duluth Mon, 8 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=734 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Lake County hires APEX to recruit data center Fri, 5 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=733 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power completes projects for Essar Steel Tue, 2 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=731 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Magnetation expands focus, hopes to develop open pit mine Mon, 1 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=732 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Sappi mill conversion nearly complete Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=730 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Despite delays, Kestrel Aircraft moves forward in Superior Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=728 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior manufacturer expands line of specialized boats Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=729 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Maritime shipping to resume this week Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=727 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NorShor Theatre's tower marquee will rise again Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=726 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Fond du Lac contributes $38 million, 459 jobs to economy Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=724 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news One-time Cirrus intern named company president Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=725 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news State OKs Magnetation mining lease Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=722 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news International site selectors choose Northspan for best practice award Thu, 7 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=721 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news 'Work ethic' of Range leads to expansion, more jobs Thu, 7 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=723 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Magnetation secures $110 million of secured credit Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=720 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news CN may add a second track in western Duluth Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=718 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs plant could soon produce new kind of taconite pellet Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=719 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron Range solar panels judged most durable Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=717 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus Aircraft maintains market lead Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=716 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet cites progress on environmental permitting process Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=715 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Altec HiLine to add 85 jobs, nearly doubling payroll Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=712 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news WITC to launch composite tech program in August Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=713 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Oil boom hits the Twin Ports Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=711 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar Steel signs agreement with ArcelorMittal Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=714 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Wellnitz to succeed Mathews as Entrepreneur Fund CEO Fri, 8 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=710 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news UMD report reiterates mining's high economic impact Wed, 6 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=709 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NBC to locate in new Duluth tower building Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=706 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Two Harbors mill gets $6 million upgrade Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=707 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news AAR aims to hire more aircraft mechanics for Duluth maintenance base Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=708 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power to convert Laskin to natural gas Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=705 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Shipping season tonnage down slightly in Twin Ports Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=704 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior refinery owner considering Lake Superior crude oil loading dock Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=703 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth airport traffic highest in five years Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=701 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Business booming in downtown Duluth Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=702 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron ore shipments on Great Lakes up slightly in 2012 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=700 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Fond du Lac Band touts economic power Wed, 9 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=699 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Altec HiLine to expand at port terminal Tue, 8 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=698 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Prosperity is spreading - one grain at a time Fri, 4 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=696 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Virginia hospital transitions to Essentia Health Wed, 2 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=694 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Virginia-based TriTec expands alongside taconite Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=697 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Charter Films merges with similar Wisconsin firm Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=695 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power completes wind project Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=693 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Port Authority names new industrial/economic development director Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=691 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IRRRB approves $7.8 million in publc works grants Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=692 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Pumping iron from junked rock Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=689 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Enbridge pipeline to Superior will go ahead Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=690 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Twin Metals expanding Ely footprint Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=687 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ground broken for new Pro Blast facility Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=685 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior reduces residential, commercial tax rates Thu, 6 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=686 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IRRRB promotes 'buy local' website Mon, 3 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=683 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news State allocates funds to assist former Georgia Pacific employees Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=684 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NE Higher Education District launches Advanced Minnesota Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=680 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Magnetation picks Indiana site for new plant Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=681 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals expands drilling program Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=679 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Homegrown retailer still firmly rooted Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=682 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Hobby Lobby signs lease for Duluth store Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=678 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs to lay off 125 workers at Northshore as production is cut Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=676 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news HealthPartners' data warehouse expands in downtown Duluth Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=675 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet reaches key environmental goals Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=677 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Metals mining in Minnesota means a hundred years of jobs and revenue Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=674 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news 50 Below jobs to stay in Duluth Fri, 9 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=672 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news State, industry join forces to train heavy equipment operators Thu, 8 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=673 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Enbridge proposes new pipeline to Superior Sun, 4 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=671 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Werner takes over at Duluth airport Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=669 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news City of Duluth, prospective buyers eager to tour Georgia-Pacific plant Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=670 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news AAR will service Air Canada planes in Duluth Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=668 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Granite Gear expands into new space in Two Harbors Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=667 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IEDC secures buyer agreement for former Ainsworth plant Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=666 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news AAR gets approval to open Duluth aircraft maintenance facility Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=665 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IRRRB approves Louisiana-Pacific expansion loan Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=663 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Hibbing spec building has tenant Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=664 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet says pilot project proves water will meet standards Tue, 9 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=661 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news USDA, Agstar finance Moose Lake hospital renovation, expansion Mon, 8 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=662 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals to prospect outside of joint venture Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=659 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Downtown Duluth office tower a go; Maurices to anchor Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=656 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New SuperOne grocery being built in Superior Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=657 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar construction continues but pace adjusted Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=658 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes decline in August Thu, 6 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=654 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news AAR Corp. reports higher sales, earnings Thu, 6 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=655 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Loan fund to help small businesses in Carlton County Mon, 3 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=653 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news MC Elecmetal completes Duluth expansion Sun, 2 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=651 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cutsforth Inc. hopes to be Itasca Eco Park's first tenant Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=652 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus secures contract with French Air Force, Navy Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=650 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Georgia-Pacific to close Duluth hardboard plant Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=648 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron ore, coal shipments decline in June Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=649 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Superior port sees surge in heavy-lift traffic Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=646 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news CN investing $35 million in northern Wisconsin corridor Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=647 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus Aircraft second quarter shipments up Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=643 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Program established to help Duluth businesses boost revenues Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=644 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron Range nonprofit finds work beyond postal service Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=645 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IRRRB approves $1.3 million for development projects Thu, 9 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=642 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news AAR Aircraft coming back to Duluth, ready to hire Mon, 6 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=640 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus to supply airframes for California airplane manufacturer Mon, 6 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=641 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news LSC selects dean of business and industry Thu, 2 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=638 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Louisiana-Pacific and U.S. Steel issue mixed economic reports Wed, 1 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=639 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IEDC names president and CEO Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=637 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Silver Bay eco-park to pioneer sustainable cyble of industries Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=636 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news WITC receives grant to train aircraft workers Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=635 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Boom time for mines on the Iron Range Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=634 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Grand Rapids executives seek to diversify forest products Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=633 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota 'Angel Tax Credit' program attracting investment Mon, 9 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=630 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mathews announces retirement Fri, 6 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=631 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Twin Metals among companies set to tap Duluth complex Thu, 5 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=632 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet names environmental expert its president and CEO Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=629 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Heavy Essar equipment cargo arrives in the Northland Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=628 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IRRRB Board approves loan for Virginia expansion Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=627 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Twin Metals' deposit much larger than first estimated Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=625 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Superior real estate market improving Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=626 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior still in the running for Magnetation expansion Sat, 9 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=623 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cloquet crowd celebrates Sappi millrsquo;s coming conversion to cellulose Sat, 9 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=624 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Pinnacle Airlines may move headquarters to Minnesota Fri, 1 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=622 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior-based Barkorsquo;s product line expands with acquisition Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=621 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta will continue serving Chisholm, Hibbing Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=619 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news North Branch developer will replace DEDA's Hanson Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=620 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Enbridge expands to Duluth again Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=616 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Enbridge to expand oil pipeline capacity through Superior Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=617 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Great Lakes iron-ore shipments up in April Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=618 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus, Duluth mayor celebrate good news Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=612 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news MP wind energy shipments unload in Duluth Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=614 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news MDI bounces back Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=615 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Drill samples suggest positive outlook Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=611 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Phrazer maker sees room for device and human interpreters Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=613 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ryks heading to Grand Rapids, Michigan Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=609 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news ALLETE announces $400 million investment Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=610 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Competition pays off for Duluth air passengers Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=606 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IRRRB Board approves financing for two business expansions Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=608 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news maurices operator acquires Lane Bryant parent Wed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=605 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta Air Lines buys refinery Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=602 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Entrepreneur Fund announces 'Be Strategic' grads Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=603 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ulland named Business Person of the Year Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=601 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Geothermal energy potential larger than previously estimated Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Kestrel chooses location for headquarters in Superior Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=599 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Vision jet project will have economic impact in the Northland Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=598 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news AAR lands in Duluth Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=596 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Passenger traffic rises significantly at Duluth airport Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=597 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IRRRB approves several economic development projects Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=595 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Range colleges receive customized training grant Fri, 6 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=594 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Hanson will replace West at APEX Tue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=593 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Pinnacle Airllines files for bankruptcy protection; continues to operate Mon, 2 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=592 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Bayfront development gets nearly $1 million from state Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=591 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Giant mine project near Ely takes step forward Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=589 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news APEX CEO to receive 'Progress Minnesota 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http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=584 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus Aircraft stays on top of market; jet still in the works Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=583 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Illinois site out of running for Magnetation pellet plant Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=582 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth News Tribune expands with new facility Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=581 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior commission paves way for Kestrel construction Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=580 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Calumet reports $26.9 million quarterly net income Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=578 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news United adds third Chicago flight from Duluth Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=574 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Strong industrial sales drive ALLETE's 2011 earnings Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=575 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Sappi reinvents pulp fiber to serve new customer Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=576 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs reports record revenue but steep quarterly decline Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=577 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Broking leaving IEDC for Magnetation post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=579 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news St. Paul-based firm to acquire SJA Architects Tue, 14 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http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Exodus strikes contract with Caterpillar Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=564 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news International shipping through seaway up in 2011 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=562 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Shipping season ends with slight increase in Great Lakes cargo Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=563 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northland: major hub of aviation manufacturing? Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=559 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news West to leave APEX Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=561 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior lands 600 aviation jobs Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=558 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Newest Minnesota iron-mining company pays loan back early Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=555 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Involta acquires Boise data center Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=556 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar construction progressing, next steps determined by markets Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=569 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Douglas County to sell part of fairgrounds to Kestrel Aircraft Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=551 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth projects get state money for cleanup Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=552 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron Range solar panel plant claims rugged niche Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=554 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar Steel gets key approval from Minnesota DNR Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=553 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Taconite production climbing Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=549 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Grand Rapids obtains state certification for shovel ready site Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=550 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Calumet purchases synthetic lube company Thu, 5 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=548 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mineral report exceeds Essar's expectations Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=547 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news ME Elecmetal announces major expansion in Gary-New Duluth Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=546 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Former Cirrus leader eyes Superior for new endeavor Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=542 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth's Vista Fleet has new owners Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=543 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Great Lakes shipping companies to invest $75 million this winter Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=544 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mesabi Range partners with U of M in advancing wind technology Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=545 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Bakken oil field execs eye Twin Ports as possible shipping site Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=537 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Twin Metals begins prefeasibility study Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=538 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Old mine pits might help wind farms Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=539 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cool temperatures a selling 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http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Hickory Tech acquires Fargo broadband provider Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=532 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Taconite production up on the Iron Range Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=531 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Name selected for new broadband network Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=533 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Jet service coming to Range Regional Airport Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=530 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota's streamlined permitting put to the test Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=566 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ferrellgas buys Poplar-based Polar Gas Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=528 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Superior port supports 11,500 jobs, generates $1.5 billion economic impact Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=527 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron ore shipments slip in October, but remain ahead of 2010 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=526 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Report advocates expansion of rural broadband network Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=525 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Sappi plans $170 million investment in Cloquet Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=524 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus increases production, margin during third quarter Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=522 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Groundbreaking for new P&H MinePro facility Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=521 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news AAR Corp. submits offer for Duluth maintenance base Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=520 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New Development Association director has varied background Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=519 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IRRRB reduces economic development allocation to mines; approves loan to Premier Plastics Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=517 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Transportation poised to grow Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=518 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00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=510 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron Range may get new taconite plant Wed, 5 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=509 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Twin Metals hires consulting firm Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=508 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Murphy Oil finalizes sale of Superior refinery Mon, 3 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=507 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Area mining cluster receives federal grant Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=506 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ikonics becomes finalist for Tekne award Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=505 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Miners, workers strike 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http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=499 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news maurice's parent company ranked as fastest-growing retail company Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=498 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth port marks one millionth ton of wind turbine shipments Fri, 9 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=497 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals completes Franconia acquisition Thu, 8 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=494 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet narrows quarterly loss Thu, 8 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=495 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Land available in Two Harbors for new project Thu, 8 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=496 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NewPage seeking bankruptcy protection Wed, 7 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=493 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New alliance vastly expands Ikonics' footprint Tue, 6 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=492 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Development Association welcomes new executive director Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=488 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power North Dakota wind farm receives regulatory approval Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=489 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Turnout strong for aircraft maintenance base hiring fair Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=490 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth port director appointed to 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http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=483 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Private employment increases in the Duluth MSA Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=481 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IRRRB removes Magnetation's senior debt cap Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=482 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news U.S. iron ore shipments up in July Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=480 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Kolar breaks ground for $10 million expansion Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=478 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Allegiant Air adds direct service to Phoenix Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=479 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power to provide service to Magnetation plant Tue, 9 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=477 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals explores for platinum deposits Wed, 3 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=476 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news ALLETE launches new clean energy subsidiary Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=475 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power to supply power to Essar through Nashwauk Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=474 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Murphy finds buyer for Superior refinery Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=473 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Blandin selects Kathleen Annette to lead Foundation Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=472 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Granite Gear has made a name for itself both on the trail and on the front lines Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=471 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Glencore expands PolyMet investment Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=469 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta Air Lines looks to drop flights including in Hibbing and International Falls Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=470 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Pack celebrates 100 years Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=468 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Great Lakes shipping strong for grain and iron ore, coal and aggregate slip Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 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will put new face on old industry Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=460 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Involta taps former hardware building for second data center Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=459 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Involta ready to build data center on Rice Lake Road Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=461 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth ranked "Top Port" in North America Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=458 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power accelerates timing of new wind project in North Dakota Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=456 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus lands military deal Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=457 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar substantially raises production target Wed, 8 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=455 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Two Harbors ready to study data center opportunities Tue, 7 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=454 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth marina plan is blend of two worlds Thu, 2 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=453 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Data storage firm wants to add site in Duluth Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=450 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Tower's harbor a long-term project Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=451 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news 'There's gold in them there bogs' Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=452 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power and Manitoba Hydro reach power purchase agreement Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=449 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Crane-rental business takes off on its own Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=447 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Resurrected Frost River moving to new home in Lincoln Park Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=448 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news UMD's new data-crunching major fills business need Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=445 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news U.S. Great Lakes shipping up 8% in April Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=446 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs makes Barron's top 10 companies Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=442 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs cleared to buy Canadian mining firm Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=443 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news ALLETE anticipates 33 percent demand growth from new mines Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=444 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs cracks Fortune 500 list Fri, 6 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=440 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals announces $8 million exploration program Fri, 6 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=441 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Economic rebound spotty for builders Wed, 4 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=438 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Boise returns to profitability Tue, 3 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=436 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs anticipates higher volume; Ikonics sales, revenue decline Sun, 1 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=437 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NOvA building completed in northern St. Louis County Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=439 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota's largest companies showing signs of recovery Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=435 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth manufacturer eyes Superfund site for expansion Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=434 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Amatuzio wins Labovitz honor Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=433 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Airport passenger numbers increasing Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=432 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Internet boost to hit rural areas this summer Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=429 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth-based telecom purchases St. Cloud phone system provider Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=430 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet moving forward with environmental review Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=428 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar Steel construction moving forward Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=431 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth-based GeaCom to begin shipping its multilingual medical devices next month Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=427 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Development CEO bullish on Northlandrsquo;s economy Wed, 6 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=424 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Sertich announces formation of education, community development groups Wed, 6 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=425 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news ArcelorMittal reduces costs, increases orders for taconite Mon, 4 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=422 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news CenturyLink completes deal to buy Qwest Communications Fri, 1 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=423 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New life coming to former KDLH building in downtown Duluth Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=420 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Taconite is back, Iron Range revs up Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=421 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power to construct second wind project Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=419 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Wisconsin job market improves Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=417 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Shipping season begins today Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=414 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Market conditions expand iron ore market Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=415 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota manufactured exports set quarterly record Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=418 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Local aviation leaders view Cirrus plan as positive Mon, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=413 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news A stronger OSB Mon, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=416 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Gary-New Duluth foundry to expand, add jobs Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=409 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Area industrial production expected to stay high Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=410 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Franconia, Duluth Metals deal approved Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=412 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Growing data storage firm considers Duluth for expansion Wed, 2 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=408 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NRRI research could yield new markets for wood products Wed, 2 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=411 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Solon stays in motion with coffee venture Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=406 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news China firm to acquire Cirrus Industries Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=407 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Economic fears fade for Minnesota manufacturers Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=405 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Wisconsin governor pushes to form venture fund Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=404 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs' profit hits $1 billion; NewPage losses more than double during 2010 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=403 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth enjoyed record tourism take in 2010 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=400 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news ALLETE reports 16 percent growth in 2010 earnings per share Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=402 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IKONICS sets sales record during 2010; Stanley raises dividend again Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=401 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power agreement with Nashwauk supports regional economic growth Tue, 8 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=397 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth's SCS Interiors weathers aviation downturn with return to core clients Mon, 7 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=394 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Orders increase for hydraulic attachment business in Superior Mon, 7 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=395 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Aircraft vendors join together to broaden customer base Mon, 7 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=396 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Winter a busy time for ship repairs in the Twin Ports Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=392 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news McKnight pvoides Northland Foundation $6 million grant Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=393 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New DEED commissioner knows his business Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=391 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northspan celebrates 25th anniversary Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=398   http://www.northlandconnection.com/news 'Angel Investors' make a big difference Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=389 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New Fen-Tech owners want to expand in new markets Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=390 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Web portal enhanced, expands reach Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=388 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Our view: A power boost to woo good jobs to Northland Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=399 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mark Phillips named DEED commissioner Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=386 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Strong finish for Duluth Superior port Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=387 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news United Healthcare to add jobs in Duluth Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=385 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Drill bit company prospers on the Iron Range Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=383 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mining stocks among best 2010 investments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=381 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Upper Midwest experiencing 'moderate growth' Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=380 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Port tonnage rebounds during 2010 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=382 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs acquires Canadian iron ore producer Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=378 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Tony Sertich to lead Iron Range Resources agency Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=379 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cargill buys into Iron Range's Magnetation Thu, 6 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=377 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota approves Keetac expansion Wed, 5 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=375 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Rural broadband development continues Mon, 3 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=373 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northland taconite production doubles in 2010 Mon, 3 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=374 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news M&I Bank to be sold Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=372 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals purchases Franconia Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=370 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Twist Drill expands workforce Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=371 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron Range Resources to lend $4 million to PolyMet Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=369 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Grant triggers multi-million dollar project in Canal Park Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=367 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals expands staff, Duluth office Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=368 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power upgrades technology at its North Dakota wind project Wed, 8 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=366 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Development Association names interim director Thu, 2 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=365 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news GeaCom readies for 1Q production Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=364 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power Foundation honored Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=363 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Disability Specialists grows into new headquarters Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=362 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet gets cash from Swiss firm Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=361 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Heavy transformers move west out of Duluth Superior port Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=360 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Industry report points to Cirrus Aircraft product strength and consistency Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=359 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Structural work begins for new airport terminal in Duluth Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=357 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth hopes Lake Superior's cool water attracts Google Tue, 9 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=358 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news ArcelorMittal bids to acquire Canadian-based Baffinland Mon, 8 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=356 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Range airport milestone triggers funds eligibililty Fri, 5 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=355 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs named to Global 1000 Tue, 2 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=352 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news DEDA accepting proposals for economic incentive program Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=353 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news ALLETE invests in central Minnesota transmission line Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=351 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Kuuma furnaces the cleanest on the market Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=354 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news APEX launches strategic consulting group Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=350 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Insiders actively trading Murphy Oil stock Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=349 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ore shipments show mixed results Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=346 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Johnson Controls expands solar strategy Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=347 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Coal shipments drop in September Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=348 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news City of Duluth gets state grant for Oneota site Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=344 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northeast Minnesota awarded federal broadband planning grant Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=345 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Itasca Eco Industrial Park to receive federal grant Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=343 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Murphy Oil plant purchase increases ethanol capacity Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=342 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ikonics awarded patent Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=341 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Federal grant to boost aviation sector Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=339 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Virginia receives federal grant for infrastructure Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=340 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Great Lakes shipping rebound continues Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=336 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Kooch board takes step to prepare FTZ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=338 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Grand Rapids manufacturer making mark in UTV accessories Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=337 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Taconite rebound bolsters ALLETE's profits Wed, 4 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=334 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IEDC names new president Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=333 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Boise reports higher net Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=335 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Murphy Oil exiting refining business Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=331 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=332 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Passenger traffic up 20% at Duluth airport Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=327 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=329 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Keewatin-based Magnetation growing, but not without pain Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=328 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=330 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=326 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet inches closer to obtaining EIS Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=322 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=323 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Survey suggests advancing economic conditions in Minnesota Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=321 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=324 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power breaks ground on wind initiative Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=319 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Unemployment declines in Minnesota and Wisconsin Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=320 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Good News Friday Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=325 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Umemployment in region drops dramatically Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=318 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Superior MSA added jobs in April Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=317 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ore trade up again in April Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=316 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Allete chief sees green opportunities Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=311 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior firm gets tax credits Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=313 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Atlas Industrial Park preparations underway Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=315 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron ore shipments off to a hot start Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=312 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news A CenturyTel/Qwest merger raises regional questions Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=314 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Economic outlook bright for Minnesota Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=310 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northstar Aerospace in recovery Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=309 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs back to capacity in 2010, no layoffs Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=306 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news 2010 shipping season begins this weekend Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=305 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus expecting strong 2010 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=308 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth company's revolutionary product could bring city 100 jobs Sat, 6 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=303 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Housing market expected to pick up speed in Twin Ports Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=304 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Record enrollments reported at MnSCU Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=301 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news The State of Minnesota added a significant number of jobs in January Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=300 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news I'Falls paper mill turns 100 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=302 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Lisak testifies on impact of proposed energy bill Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=298 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta adds flights to Duluth Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=295 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Great Lakes ore shipments up Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=296 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IT perseveres despite recession Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=297 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news ALLETE CEO Don Shippar to retire Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=294 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news BusinessNorth sale pending to local journalists Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=292 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NewPage has new mill manager Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=293 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Grand finale for UMD's chancellor Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=290 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news KEDA hears about eco-industrial development advantages Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=291 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Development Association celebrates 50 years Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=287 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Port Authority purchases Morgan Park site Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=288 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Two decades, 1,100 new businesses Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=289 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Purdue University acquires fleet of Cirrus aircraft Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=286 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NEF doubles small business lending in 2009 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=284 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Exodus Machines 'poised for growth' Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=285 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Kanninen appointed White House liaison to EPA Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=283 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals announces joint venture Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=282 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth-Superior shipping season winds down Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=281 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news International Falls plasma gasification plant gets federal grant Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=277 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Keetac expansion would extend life of mine Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=278 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus unveils plan to boost 2010 sales Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=280 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Early optimism for taconite industry Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=279 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta annual traffic declines Thu, 7 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=275 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar Steel project awarded site prep funds Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=276 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power reaches renewable energy milestone Mon, 4 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=273 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta clears final regulatory hurdle in NWA merger Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=274 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth selects director of business and community development Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=271 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IEDC announces closing on Ainsworth site Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=272 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Federal funds secured for Fraser Shipyards in Superior Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=269 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New life for Ainsworth plant in Cook Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=270 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet EIS comment meeting this week Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=267 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Union says U.S. Steel will recall some workers at Keetac Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=266 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New entrepreneurs aren't wasting economic crisis Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=264 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Hibtac employees called back to work Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=265 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet closes financing Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=262 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs to acquire chromite deposits in Canada's 'Ring of Fire' Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=263 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news KEDA officials plan visit to Pittsburgh plasma facility Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=268 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mesabi Nugget to start producing iron nuggets in December Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=260 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mesaba Energy EIS released Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=259 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news IEDC acquires Ainsworth site Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=256 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NOvA project receives final okay Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=261 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ely seeking further funding for biomass project Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=257 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Grand Rapids State Bank recognized Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=258 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs posts $58.8 million profit in the third quarter Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=255 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota cities get federal funds for sewage treatment, wild land purchases Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=254 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet EIS published Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=252 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Allete nabs 'smart-grid' grant Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=253 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota, Wisconsin unemployment rates drop Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=251 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Manufacturer, energy project get boost from Iron Range Resources Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=250 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota students among best in math Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=249 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs Natural Resources to acquire Canadian mine Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=248 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet EIS release imminent Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=247 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mesabi Nugget taconite plant to start work soon Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=246 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota, Wisconsin unemployment rates down slightly Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=244 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expands in Duluth Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=245 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news SMDC Health System recognized for excellence Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=243 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NorthlandConnection.com wins award Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=240 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Proposed projects could mean new use for area OSB plants Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=241 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Keetac workers to be called back Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=242 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ainsworth Cook plant eyed for biofuels project Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=239 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs inceases production and sales volume expectations Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=237 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Unemployment claims drop significantly in the Northland Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=238 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Direct flight from Duluth to Orlando offered soon Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=235 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news United Taconite returns to 40-hour workweek Wed, 2 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=236 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Construction underway for new Duluth airport terminal Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=232 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Lake Superior College expects record enrollment Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=231 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Sale of Duluth steam plant approved Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=228 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Employment improves in Wisconsin, Minnesota Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=229 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news East Range hospital considering joining SMDC Health System Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=230 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news UMD scientists develop life-saving medical product Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=226 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Irresistible Ink consolidates operations in the Northland Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=227 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Increase in deliveries boosts Cirrus market share Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=222 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Chisholm-Hibbing gets third flight Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=221 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minntac lines reopening Thu, 6 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=220 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news July brings uptick in Great Lakes ore trade Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=219 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news UMD hoists flag on civil engineering building Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=218 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Recession takes toll on Twin Ports tonnage Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=216 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Range steel fabricator to build wind turbine towers Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=217 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news City of Orr pursues wood-pellet manufacturer Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=215 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news ArcelorMittal facility in Indiana resumes production Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=214 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Itasca County approves land sale to Essar Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=213 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northstar Aerospace recalls workers Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=212 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Hibbing Taconite closure extended into 2010 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=209 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Airport Authority approves terminal design Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=207 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Monson Trucking closing its doors Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=208 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news HealthPartners/United Healthcare offer ideas on health care reform Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=206 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Rail Authority signs off on Essar land sale Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=210 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news What does the future hold for Essar Steel? Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=204 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Klapmeier makes play for Cirrus jet Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=205 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota one of ten states to receive energy dollars Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=203 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Wind turbines, nonferrous mining may help pay for K-12 education Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=202 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals expands exploration land holdings Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=201 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta adds another flight to Duluth Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=200 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Thirteen of Minnesota's top 25 resorts are in the Arrowhead Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=197 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet officials have high hopes for new type of mining Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=196 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Two area communities awarded state grant Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=195 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior Business Awards program unveiled Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=194 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus increases production second time in 45 days Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=192 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Study: Midwest economy may have bottomed out Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=193 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota's Iron Range will ship a new product to Chicago Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=190 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news UnitedHealth to government: Operate more like us and save Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=191 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news The next iron rush Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=188 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta inks partnership with Air France/KLM Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=189 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Small businesses are increasingly optimistic Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=187 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Enbridge pipeline would put 2,000 to work in region Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=185 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Aitkin in final stages of preparing for plasma gasification facility Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=186 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mankato company agrees to buy CP Telecom Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=184 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Sappi is proposing an expansion at its Cloquet mill Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=183 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Port of Duluth-Superior celebrates 50 years of seaway service Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=182 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news University to break ground on NE Minnesota facility Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=180 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus senses recovery; starts pumping up production Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=181 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Metals acquires additional land in NE Minnesota Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=176 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power wind initiative moving forward Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=177 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ainsworth Lumber continues to market its Grand Rapids site Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=178 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Magnetation: the last shrimp boat standing? Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=179 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Fairview plans Hibbing expansion Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=174 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iowa company will open facility in Duluth Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=170 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New study concludes mining is largest contributor to region's economy Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=171 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news St. Lawrence Seaway marks 50th year Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=175 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news First saltie arrives in Superior Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=173 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Oneida Realty forges alliance with Cushman & Wakefield Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=168 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth salt manufacturer sold Tue, 7 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=169 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar spokesperson says project still on track Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=166 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news NOvA project to move ahead Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=164 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Half of Minorca Mine will work during shutdown Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=162 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar group to go private; Nashwauk project on hold Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=161 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Economic recovery funds go to Duluth Airport Terminal Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=160 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northland Foods acquires Poplar Facility Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=172 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet EIS draft to be published soon Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=158 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Great Lakes shipping will get off to a slow start Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=156 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Lawmakers applaud state funds for Fraser Shipyards Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=157 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Exodus Machines receives state funding for expansion Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=155 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news CustomerLink to expand to Superior Mon, 9 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=154 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news City of Moose Lake receives clean water loan from state Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=167 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Former NWA maintenance base may repair Airbus jets again Thu, 5 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=153 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota lags U.S., regional indexes Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=150 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Another mining company announces cutbacks Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=151 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs announces new round of production cuts Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=147 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news U.S. Steel lays off half its workers at Minntac Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=146 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Synergy Solutions calls it quits Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=148 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Planning group seeks tenant for Northome industrial park Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=149 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Logging downturn not hitting biomass as of yet Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=145 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mountain Iron EDA eyeing wind energy Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=143 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar Steel Minnesota awards grading contracts Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=144 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Laker shipping down three percent in 2008 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=140 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus signals further production cuts Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=136 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ainsworth to seek buyer for Cook mill Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=137 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news U.S. Steel says 500 workers opt to retire early Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=138 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta, Northwest see traffic drop less than rivals Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=139 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news United Taconite facility certified environmentally compliant Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=134 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Recession takes toll on paper markets; some bright spots Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=135 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northland Distributing opens showroom Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=141 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mesabi Nugget construction on schedule Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=133 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Range still preparing for economic boom Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=132 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northland's 'green' economy is growing Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=130 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ainsworth permanently closes Cook and Bemidji Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=131 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Superior port shipping traffic down only 4.6 percent Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=129 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron Range communities act on vision for new housing construction, rehabilitation Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=128 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Offshore wind energy projects along Lake Superior are unlikely Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=125 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior Midwest Energy sets handling record Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=124 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cardero acquires Longnose titanium deposit near Hoyt Lakes Fri, 9 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=121 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news General Mills workers look for life after tacos Fri, 9 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=123 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news DECC expands while tightening its belt Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=122 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Mining, steel investment still warranted Wed, 7 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=120 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Wells Fargo completes Wachovia buy Fri, 2 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=119 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet receives draft EIS from state Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=117 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron Range's fast fall follows boom Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=116 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minneapolis Fed forecasts continuing economic downturn in Upper Midwest Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=115 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Funds authorized to redesign passenger terminal in Duluth Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=112 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Taconite slowdown on the Great Lakes Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=113 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Building homes in Duluth is profitable Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=114 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Chisholm reservation center to stay Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=111 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Great Lakes coal shipments surge in November Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=110 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Aitkin approves annexation Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=109 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Congress may build new lock at Sault Ste. Marie Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=108 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta and NWA facing capacity, job cuts Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=102 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Grant awarded to protect homes and businesses in Cook County Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=106 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Tonnage through the Duluth Superior port is down Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=107 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Layoffs loom as Iron Range feels pinch of tough economy Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=104 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Translation tech company seeks $1.4M Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=103 Duluth-based GeaCom Inc., a firm that's developed technology to help physicians communicate with patients who speak a different language, is aiming to raise $1.4 million to fund clinical trials. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cirrus furloughs production workers until January Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=99 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Gallup studies connection between economic growth and where workers choose to live Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=100 Gallup Poll will interview residents in the Duluth Superior area and 25 other U.S. communities as part of a three-year study of emotional community-citizen engagement and its role in economic growth. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news New oil pipeline across Minnesota approved Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=101 Minnesota energy regulators gave their approval Tuesday to a new pipeline that will come out of Canada carrying crude oil across northern Minnesota and on to Wisconsin. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Wind power is pushing Duluth port to a new age Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=98 The explosive growth of wind turbine imports is keeping the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Duluth Superior Seaway port busy. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cliffs, Alpha end plans to combine; settle lawsuit Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=97 Iron ore producer Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. will pay $70 million to Alpha Natural Resources Inc. in a deal that will end plans to take over the coal mine operator and settle a related lawsuit, the company said Monday. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Pawlenty jobs plan has green tint Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=96 Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty said Monday that he will ask the state legislature to approve tax credits and other incentives for companies that bring green jobs to the state. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news National healthcare magazine recognizes SISU Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=95 SISU Medical Solutions of Duluth has been recognized as a "best place to work in healthcare." http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet wraps up Glencore partnership Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=93 PolyMet Mining Corporation reported today that it has completed the previously announced strategic agreements with Glencore AG and certain affiliates. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Delta offers reassurance on retaining Twin Cities hub Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=94 Delta's president greets NWA and Delta employees in a tour of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Thursday. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Federal regulators approve Delta - Northwest merger Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=91 Delta Air Lines has closed on its acquisition of Northwest Airlines, promising to retain the reservation center in Chisholm. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news More layoffs at Duluth-based Cirrus Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=90 Cirrus Design has announced more layoffs at its Duluth and Grand Forks facilities. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Economic slowdown hits home on Iron Range Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=87 Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. will idle half its taconite pellet production in Eveleth and Silver Bay. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Iron Range Resources faces steel market concerns Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=92 Falling steel prices and a softening market weaved their way through an Iron Range Resources Board discussion about a project on Monday. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Clinic, hospital will become one in International Falls Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=89 Falls Memorial Hospital and the Duluth Clinic-International Falls will move toward integration in 2009. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Book explores life on the Iron Range Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=88 Cherry native Aaron Brown has penned a book that in part, looks back and looks ahead to economic opportunities in northeastern Minnesota. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cleveland-Cliffs has a new name Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=86 Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., an international mining company, today announced that it has changed its name to Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Banks: Credit still flows on Main Street Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=85 The credit crunch that has gripped Wall Street has yet to leave its mark on borrowers or lenders in northeastern Minnesota. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota aims to be model for wind transport Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=84 Caravans of specially-built trucks have been heading out of the Port of Duluth most every morning since June, loaded with wind turbine components destined for wind energy farms across the Midwest. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Feds approve $1.1 million rail study grant Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=83 The Northern Lights Express is one step closer to being able to apply for federal funding to establish a high-speed passenger rail line from Duluth to Minneapolis. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet Mining submits report to the state; expects deal with Glencore to close in October Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=81 PolyMet Mining Corp. has delivered the expanded analysis of water quality predictions to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Prospects for Murphy Oil expansion dim Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=82 Murphy Oil Corp.'s proposed $6.2 billion expansion of its Superior refinery is making little progress. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Area schools brace for economic boom Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=80 As the Iron Range faces the possibility of massive construction and expansion projects totaling billions of dollars over the next 10 years, school districts are taking notice. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar Steel breaks ground for slab mill on Iron Range Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=79 This week's news of crisis in U.S. financial markets didn't dampen spirits in Nashwauk Friday. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Superior coal dock sets new monthly record Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=77 More than 2.6 million net tons of coal were shipped from Superior Midwest Energy Terminal in August. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth man gets national attention for invention Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=76 Long time entrepreneuer Lance Reasor has created a device that warms clothing during cold weather. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cleveland-Cliffs subsidiary will build $15 million facility on Iron Range Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=75 The biomass fuel production plant will be located north of Orr in northern St. Louis County. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Steel secures needed agreements Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=74 The Itasca County Board of Commissioners has approved a business subsidy agreement that will provide $66 million in state bonding proceeds for project infrastructure, a master development agreement and land exchange. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth aircraft manufacturer trims staff Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=73 Cirrus Design is laying off 102 workers, including 71 in Duluth. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet and Glencore sign strategic marketing agreement Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=71 Swiss-based Glencore AG has entered into a strategic partnership with PolyMet Mining, an agreement that includes an investment by Glencore into mining operations near Hoyt Lakes. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Northstar Aerospace, Lake Superior College begin customized training partnership Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=68 The state of Minnesota has issued a grant to help train employees in machine tool technology. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Search begins for new role for Grand Rapids OSB mill Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=69 Economic development partners in Itasca County have begun a search for a new use for an idled board mill in Grand Rapids that won't reopen. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth Mining plans copper & nickel project in Lake County; could add 1,000 jobs Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=70 Toronto-based Duluth Metals is moving ahead with plans to build a $916 million project east of Ely. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Duluth emerging as global gateway for wind energy Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=72 A shipment of wind turbine blades to Brazil will establish a new milestone for the Duluth Port this week. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news PolyMet revives abandoned North American deposit Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=60 Emerging efforts to extract non-ferrous minerals from the ground in Northeasten Minnesota are drawing attention in New York. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Area health provider launches electronic records systems for its member clinics Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=63 Northstar Physicians Network has chosen two area information technology providers to help build its new system for handling health records. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Wall Street in holding pattern on Cleveland-Cliffs' planned Alpha acquisition Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=59 The U.S. market hasn't decided whether the Cleveland-Cliffs should execute its plan to become a major player in coal, or put itself up for sale. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Ainsworth completes recapitalization; new stock begins trading 1 August Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=58 British Columbia-based Ainsworth Lumber has completed the recapitalization plan the company unveiled in June. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Rich mineral formation on Iron Range is luring developers Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=56 A rich nickel-copper-precious metals formation stretching from the outskirts of Babbitt toward Ely is drawing plenty of interest from mine developers. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Cleveland-Cliffs goes global Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=57 Cleveland-Cliffs joined the global consolidation in the steelmaking industry with this week's deals for an Appalachian coal giant and an Iron Range taconite plant. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Grand Rapids discount store to relocate to former Wal-Mart building Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=55 L&M Fleet Supply will move into the 95,000 square foot building in early 2009. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Biotech project would produce ethanol at Boise mill Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=53 Boise Inc. is being considered for a biotechnology project that would convert cellulosic sludge into partially refined ethanol. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news FTZ vision is a railway served business park Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=54 Ranier's Foreign Trade Zone is part of Koochiching County's economic development strategy. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Aviation industry reacts to first flight of Cirrus jet Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=52 July 3rd marked the first flight of Cirrus Design's newest aircraft. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Electric co-op goes for gold with green expansion Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=49 Arrowhead Electric has completed a $2.5 million "green" expansion and rehabilitation of its central office and distribution center. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power is nearly halfway to statersquo;s 2025 renewables goal Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=50 Minnesota Power's plan to move more North Dakota wind-generated electricity to the Duluth/Superior region is its latest renewable energy initiative. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Essar announces timeline, funding for Minnesota Steel Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=48 India-based Essar Group is moving ahead with plans to build a $1.65 billion mining, processing and steelmaking facility near Nashwauk. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Proposed plasma gasification facility could be first in United States Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=44 Koochiching County is leading a feasibility study to determine if the area should pursue the nation's first plasma gasification facility. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news $200 million Boswell 3 upgrade begins second construction season Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=45 Minnesota Power continues construction on its emission-reduction retrofit. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Downtown Duluth restoration nears completion Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=51 Developer A&L Properties has an additional 60,000 square-feet of Class A commercial-retail space ready for tenant build out in the downtown Duluth business district. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Minnesota Power announces plans to purchase transmission lline from North Dakota to Hermantown Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=46 Minnesota Power plans to purchase a major transmission line from an electric cooperative in North Dakota, adding several hundred megawatts of wind generation and reducing carbon emissions. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news Jack's Shack is back Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.northlandconnection.com/news.php?NWArticleID=47 A popular eatery since 1929 is once again thriving south of McGregor. http://www.northlandconnection.com/news