Jobs for Minnesotans supports projects, legislation and initiatives that will grow industries and revitalize and strengthen Minnesota’s economy in both rural and urban areas. Visit the below links to access additional materials on these projects and companies.

Jobs for Minnesotans Fact Sheets and Resources

• Jobs for Minnesotans Fact Sheet
• Understanding Prove it First

Responsible Mining Resources
Copper-nickel mining projects like PolyMet’s NorthMet Project and the Twin Metals Project will safely develop our state’s natural resources while providing economic and employment opportunities for generations.

Wild Rice Sulfate Rules

• Iron Mining Association of MN FAQ on wild rice sulfate rules: Read more about research concerns in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s proposed changes to the sulfate standards

PolyMet’s NorthMet Project

• NorthMet Project at a glance: Watch a video that outlines the details of the project
• Financial assurance: Read about PolyMet’s plans to fully comply with Minnesota law to meet its reclamation obligations, including having bankruptcy-proof financial resources in place
• Water quality: Read about PolyMet’s plans to meet applicable federal and state water quality standards and regulations at the NorthMet Project site
• Long-term water treatment: Review how water modeling studies show water leaving the project site even 500 years from now will meet water quality standards
• Potential human health effects: Learn more about the results of health impact studies conducted as part of the environmental review process under the national Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (MEPA)
• Tailings basin stability: Learn more about PolyMet’s plans for tailings basin stability and environmental protection in the NorthMet Project
• Wetlands replacement: Learn how PolyMet will ensure there is no-net-loss of wetlands
• Mercury Fact Sheet: Read about mercury levels in water in relation to PolyMet’s proposed NorthMet project
• PolyMet vs. MCEA’s proposed SUNDOG concept: Learn how PolyMet compares to MCEA’s SUNDOG proposal
• Additional resources links:
  • NorthMet Mining fact sheets via the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website

 Twin Metals Minnesota Project

• Company overview: Learn more about Twin Metals Minnesota and the TMM Project
• Project overview: Read up on the details of the Twin Metals project proposal
• Webinar presentation on the Twin Metals project: Meet Twin Metals Minnesota, a 21st century mining project
• Twin Metals role in the U.S. green economy transition: Learn how the transition to a low-carbon future is dependent on the strategic metals the project will mine
• Webinar on Minnesota’s role in the green economy: Learn how we can meet this demand safely and effectively through responsible mining in the transition to a more renewable future
• Economic impact of Twin Metals Minnesota: Learn about the impact to-date and in the future the project has had on the state of Minnesota and northeast Minnesota communities
• Dry stack tailings management: Learn about the dry stack tailings technology Twin Metals proposes to use for its tailings management
• Environmental protection measures: Learn about all of the environmental protection measure included in the project proposal
• Twin Metals project labor agreement: Watch this video that talks about what the Twin Metals project labor agreement with the Iron Range Building and Construction Trades means

Safe Energy Transportation Resources
Projects like the Line 3 Replacement Project will bring much-needed jobs and economic development to the region, while safely transporting the natural resources we need to power our lives.

• Enbridge Line 3 newsroom: View the latest details and information from Enbridge about the project
• Line 3 quick facts: Learn about the project details including route, cost and more
• Understanding the regulatory process: Read about the regulatory process that the Line 3 Replacement Project went through to be constructed
• Line 3 infographic: At a glance, see the positive economic impact the Line 3 Replacement Project will have on the state’s economy
• Economic impact of Line 3: View the breakdown of job creation and investment of the Line 3 Replacement Project 
• Deactivation process: Learn more about will happen to the existing Line 3 once the Line 3 Replacement Project is complete
• Minnesota union halls: The Line 3 Replacement Project will employ union workers. See which based on city location
• Safe communities for MN: Learn how Enbridge is investing in local communities to provide safe, reliable operations year-round