Executive Director
Phone: 218-748-7651
Email: rams@ramsmn.org

2016 Press conference on US Forest Service - Virginia, MN

Cuyuna

RAMS meets with Congressman Stauber in DC 2021

Kawishiwi Falls - Ely MN photo by Adrian Koski 2016

RAMS DC Delegation visit 2021 on land withdrawal

New bridge at night photo by P Pluswick

Mayor Rick Cannata Wild RIce/Sulfate rally

Biwabik Mayor Jim Weikum, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and RAMS Executive Director Paul Peltier discuss flood impacts on Biwabik and surrounding communities on July 3 at Biwabik City Hall. (Jerry Burnes/Iron Range Today)

RAMS visit to Minntac with State Legislatures 2021

RAMS visits Cliffs Toledo Facility 2021

Hwy 53 bridge Nov 2016 photo by F Luomanen

RAMS Executive Director Paul Peltier and others meet with MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler to discuss permitting and regional collaboration efforts.

Pike Bay Marina Lake Vermilion

RAMS members met with IRRR Commissioner Ida Rukavina to learn about the production tax.

Tom Rukavina at rally prior to MPCA hearing at MCC

RAMS hearing 1940

Moon over Queen City photo created by Matt Herberg

RAMS Board Members with State Legislatures 2022

Itasca Ski Hill

Register: August 8 – RAMS membership Lunch and Learn with Commissioner Rukavina


RAMS invites its membership to the Lunch and Learn with IRRR Commissioner Rukavina. IRRR staff and Commissioner Rukavina will present and RAMS Executive Director Peltier will facilitate a discussion with RAMS community leaders. Participants are encouraged to come with questions and feedback.
Presenters:
  • Commissioner Ida Rukavina, IRRR
  • Whitney Ridlon, Community Development Director, IRRR
  • Paul Peltier, Executive Director, RAMS
Come and learn:
  • About IRRR
  • IRRR history
  • Who IRRR Serves
  • IRRR Funding Allocations
  • IRRR Looking Forward
RSVP by Friday, August 2. Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is limited to 50 participants.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/JtZsFMo6ojURSxXr5

Executive Director Paul Peltier facilitated a conversation between representatives of RAMS members City of Kinney and Town of Great Scott, and company representatives from U.S. Steel. Participants discussed current city and township concerns regarding land acquisition and mining in the area. Members and the company engaged in a productive, informative exchange where members shared their perspective and questions. The company representatives shared available information about the project and operations, committed to regular updates and future meetings, and agreed on the importance an open line of communication with Kinney and Great Scott. RAMS will host another meeting in October.

From Left to Right: Debra Wavernack (Kinney), Pat Haley (Kinney), Chrissy Bartovich (U.S. Steel), Laurie Krasaway (U.S. Steel), Nate Hofland (U.S. Steel), Judy Wahlberg (Great Scott), Sandy Hauta (Great Scott), Britta Simonson (Kinney), Ashley Kurtock (Kinney), Paul Peltier (Executive Director, RAMS)

RAMS welcomes two new board members, appointed at the June board meeting. Thank you for your service to the region, and to RAMS!

Cathy Erickson, Two Harbors City Council
(for a board term ending 12/32/25)

Cheyenne Mikkola-Rahja, Chisholm City Council
(for a board term ending 12/31/24)