Mesabi Daily News
Opinion: Larry Cuffe Jr. 

Our communities and our ways of life were molded over the years and exist today largely because of mining. That is as true today as it was yesterday.

Mining in Northeastern Minnesota will continue to be a force in the future and the major economic engine that helps our communities grow and prosper.

With one voice we must support it. With one voice we must promote it. With one voice we must embrace it. And with one voice we must defend it.

Read more: http://www.virginiamn.com/mine/mining-the-economic-anchor-for-iron-range-communities/article_f963849c-19ea-11e5-9c45-53591228113a.html