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Welcome to Aurora - Star of the North!

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Aurora is known as Minnesota’s Star of the North for good reason!

Several newly constructed and newly renovated businesses now complement Aurora’s existing downtown and business park. Over 100 established businesses offer shoppers a variety of retail products and services.

The new Lake Saint James walking and biking trail provides new recreational opportunities and offers a scenic view of Lake Saint James and access to the Mesabi Trail.

Aurora celebrates the 4th of July with a traditional parade, picnics and community events.

Freedom Fete’, an annual music festival, tops off Aurora’s popular Independence Day celebration. Pumpkinfest, held each October, attracts both young and old to its craft displays, activities, tasty foods and more.

Popular events like the Jim Gillach memorial softball tournament and Northern Lights music festival are held in Aurora each summer. In December, enjoy numerous events at the NEW Holiday Heritage festival!

Journey back in time with a self-guided visit to City Hall. Here, a pictorial display of Aurora’s history provides visitors with a glimpse of the rich ethnic diversity and cultural heritage of this Iron Range community.

Superb healthcare, a new K through 12 school, ample housing and recreation galore make Aurora a spectacular place to call home.

Visit tour.ironrange.org for more information on lodging, dining, events and more in Aurora.

 
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Iron Range Community Podcasts Now Online!

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From Bob Dylan’s hometown of Hibbing on the west end of the Iron Range to the eastern Iron Range communities like Biwabik (home of Giants Ridge) and Hoyt Lakes, the Iron Range offers spectacular attractions, unique events and so much more! There’s truly something here for everyone.

Check out each of the Iron Range Community podcasts right here at tour.ironrange.org. For more information on each of the Iron Range communities including: Hibbing, Chisholm, Mountain Iron, Virginia, Eveleth, Gilbert, Biwabik, The Town of White, Aurora and Hoyt Lakes, visit tour.ironrange.org.

No one “does” the 4th of July like the Iron Range

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on June 25, 2008
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The 4th of July is right around the corner and no one celebrates it better than the Iron Range. Communities like Mountain Iron, Virginia, Eveleth, Gilbert, Aurora and Biwabik all celebrate the 4th in some fashion (or another). Heck, some even celebrate the 4th on the 3rd of July! A complete list of 4th of July events can be found here.

The City of Virginia is also celebrating its “Great Virginia Get-Together” from July 1-6. This “all-community” reunion is jam packed with fun events for all ages. Check out the web site here. There’s even a golf tournament at the Virginia Municipal Golf Course!

The City of Gilbert celebrates its centennial (100 years) with car shows, dancing, helicopter rides and much, much more!

Mountain Iron does the 4th the “old-fashioned family” way, with most events held at the West Two Rivers Campground. Complete Mt. Iron 4th of July details can be found here.

From the 2nd through the 4th, Aurora celebrates Patriotic Days & Freedom Fete with traditional patriotic parades, children’s activities and games with a carnival-type atmosphere on Main Street. Children’s pie-eating contest, quilt show at the Aurora Community/ Senior Center, food vendors and spectacular fireworks show from Red Top.

Biwabik kicks off the 4th with its Calithumpian parade. The schedule of events for this annual celebration can be found here.

And, what would the 4th be without the annual 4th of July celebration in Eveleth? Check out the schedule of events in Eveleth at evelethfourthofjulyrocks.com.