Welcome to the
Range Association of Municipalities and Schools
The Range Association of Municipalities and Schools (RAMS) is a non-profit organization formed over 80 years ago by a group of forward thinking elected officials who were concerned about the impact and influence of the Oliver Mining Company at the State Legislature and the potential negative affect on our communities and schools. RAMS has served as a vigilant steward of the best interests of the Iron Range since 1939 and has represented the Range on a myriad of issues for three quarters of a century.
Upcoming Events
View AllSave the Date: Hop on the bus to St. Paul for the RAMS Lobby Day at the Capitol!
Pickup locations: Hibbing, Mt. Iron
Community Forum Hosted by RAMS
Budget Impacts of Iron Mining Trends: How Communities Can Plan Ahead
Hosted by RAMS
Registration: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/a758f1a2/oldtnK1Z6U2VFozWH6NG_A?u=https://forms.gle/bKx9ZUZspRuyoj5e9
Overview:
Join us for a community forum to discuss how changes in iron mining, including idled operations, may impact local budgets. This session is geared toward city, township, county and school district
elected officials and staff.
Presenters will share the latest production tax projections and provide insight into what these changes could mean for local funding. The forum will also offer time for open discussion, questions and community feedback, creating an opportunity to share perspectives and identify what support may be needed as communities plan ahead.
The same information will be shared at each session. Please attend the session that best fits your
schedule and preferred location.
Dates & Locations:
- Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Hibbing/Chisholm Location: Mineland Reclamation, Chisholm
- Monday, May 11 – Virginia/Mt. Iron – 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Mesabi Range College, Virginia Campus Theater
- Wednesday, May 13 – Biwabik/Aurora – 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Aurora Community Center
Agenda:
- Overview of iron ore markets (20 min)
- Production tax projections and potential budget impacts (15 min)
- Planning and discussion (45 min) – Panel discussion on community impacts, with time for questions and input from attendees
Presenters:
- Commissioner Ida Rukavina, Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
- Commissioner Mike Jugovich, St. Louis County
- Mayor Pete Hyduke, Hibbing
- Superintendent Dr. Noel Schmidt, Rock Ridge Public School District
- Jason Janisch, Mining and Energy Policy Advisor, IRRR
- Paul Peltier, Executive Director, RAMS
6:00pm April Regular Board Meeting
