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

RAMS visit to Minntac with State Legislatures 2021

Hwy 53 bridge Nov 2016 photo by F Luomanen

Pike Bay Marina Lake Vermilion

Moon over Queen City photo created by Matt Herberg

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

RAMS DC Delegation visit 2021 on land withdrawal

Mayor Rick Cannata Wild RIce/Sulfate rally

New bridge at night photo by P Pluswick

Itasca Ski Hill

Tom Rukavina at rally prior to MPCA hearing at MCC

RAMS hearing 1940

Cuyuna

2016 Press conference on US Forest Service - Virginia, MN

Kawishiwi Falls - Ely MN photo by Adrian Koski 2016

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

RAMS meets with Congressman Stauber in DC 2021

RAMS visits Cliffs Toledo Facility 2021

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 Board Members with State Legislatures 2022

RAMS Hosts Informational Meeting between Officials from City of Kinney and Town of Great Scott, U.S. Steel Representatives


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)