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Welcome to Biwabik – home of Giants Ridge.

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Welcome to Biwabik – home of Giants Ridge.

Long valued for its iron ore, today, Biwabik is a year-round travel destination. It has become the region’s recreation leader - hosting thousands of skiers, snowmobilers, bikers, hikers and golfers every season.

Experience a true northwoods lifestyle at Giants Ridge - with world-class alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, two 18 hole championship golf courses, along with onsite lodging, dining, shopping and so much more!

Biwabik also serves as a trailhead to the Mesabi Trail which travels from the far west end of the Iron Range and onward to Ely. A well-lit paved walking trail and a sledding hill are all portion of this community’s recreation opportunities.

Like the ethnic diversity of many communities across the Iron Range, Biwabik showcases a unique Bavarian style in the city’s architecture. Visit the Biwabik Pavilion in the middle of town and be sure to snap a photo with the “Honk the Moose” statue.

Several seasonal festivals are held in Biwabik including: the area’s largest Calithumpian Fourth of July Parade; and Weihnachtsfest, a Christmas lighting celebration complete with fireworks, displays, ethnic food, music and entertainment.

For more information on lodging, dining, events and more in Biwabik, visit tour.ironrange.org.

 
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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.

Summer Fun on the Iron Range!

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The Iron Range is an exciting place to be in the summer months, or any month for that matter. The Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival takes place July 24th through the 27th. The water carnival, originally organized by local events, has become a popular attraction for both young and old with a city picnic, parade, fireman olympics, live bands, kids’ games and various acts such as Dock Dogs, and the Prior Lake Water Show. For a detailed list of events, visit the website.

The Five Best Days of Summer are just around the corner with the St. Louis County Fair at Ironworld! Once again this Mighty Blue Grass Show comes to town with games and rides galore! There are even rides for the little tykes. For those that like to take things a little slower, take a stroll through the animal tents or craft tents. There are tents full of animals that range from pigs and cows to llamas and even camels! Or take a seat in the stands to watch the horse races and a stick horse rodeo. This year the fair will be at the Ironworld fair grounds from July 30th through August 3rd. Visit the event website for more details.

August promises to end the summer with a bang with events such as the Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour, Merritt Days in Mt. Iron, a community picnic in Aurora, and an offroad driving class for all you off-road enthusiasts. Events galore are just one more reason Iron Range is a great way to getaway!

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

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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.

So Much to See & Do in Virginia!

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June 13, Collage Magic with What’s Cookin’ Artist Debra Frasier
9:00 a.m. Limited Registration! Get up early for a great art class with our featured Summer program artist!
Location: Virginia Public Library.
For more information, call the Library at (218) 748-7525 or visit their website at http://www.virginia.lib.mn.us.

June 19, What’s Cookin’ with Underwater Adventures Aquarium
2:30 p.m. Discover sharks and other underwater creatures visiting from the Mall of America! Co-sponsored by Virginia
Location: Virginia Public Library.
For more information, call the Library at (218) 748-7525 or visit their website at http://www.virginia.lib.mn.us.

June 26, Cook Up Some Fun with Casey Aro
2:30 p.m. Song, stories, everything’s bound to be fun with Casey!
Location: Virginia Public Library.
For more information, call the Library at (218) 748-7525 or visit their website at http://www.virginia.lib.mn.us.

July 1-6, The Great Virginia Get Together
Picnics, Parade, Class Reunions, Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Music and More!!
Location: Throughout Virginia.
Visit the official website for up-to-date information http://virginiafoundation.com/gvgt/index.php.

July 7-11, Treasure Hunt Week
Hunt for “Cookin’ Good” clues & find some treasure!
Location: Virginia Public Library.
For more information, call the Library at (218) 748-7525 or visit their website at http://www.virginia.lib.mn.us.

July 17, What’s Cookin’ with Sparky the Clown
2:30 p.m. Magic, fun, and a great Kidstuff program!
Location: Virginia Public Library.
For more information, call the Library at (218) 748-7525 or visit their website at http://www.virginia.lib.mn.us.

Iron Range Summer Events

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Iron Range Summer Events

There are several events taking place on the Iron Range all summer long! These are just a few of the events that take place in June. Check out ironrange.org for a full list of events.

Land of the Loon Arts & Crafts Festival, June 21-22

Land of the Loon Ethnic Arts and Crafts Festival celebrates the culture and customs of the diverse people who settled in Northeastern Minnesota. The colorful traditions and flavors of the early immigrants and settlers are re-created by a melting pot of artisans, crafters, musicians, entertainers, and welcoming volunteers.

The two-day festival kicks off the third full weekend in June on Saturday morning with an eighty-unit parade down Chestnut Street and Fifth Avenue in the historic heart of Virginia. Then the activities shift north to beautiful Olcott Park where the crowds sample the delicious ethnic foods, listen to the colorful music from countries around the world, browse among the hundreds of exquisite art and craft booths, and celebrate the weekend-long family entertainment hosted by Iron Range volunteers.

Polkafest 2008, June 27-29

Join us for music, food and a whole lot more during three days of polka at Ironworld June 27-29! For a complete list of performers, visit Ironworld.com.

Hibbing Jubilee, June 26-29

Hosted by the Hibbing High School Marching Band, the Jubilee includes a Parade, fireworks, street dance and other activities. Visit the Hibbing Chamber website for more details!

New Exhibit Highlights Dylan Days 2008

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Tangled Up in Ore - Bob Dylan and the Iron Range
From May 22 through August 3, 2008, Ironworld in Chisholm presents the home-grown exhibit “Tangled Up in Ore.”

Through Dylan lyrics, newspaper articles, donated artifacts, personal interviews and complimentary programming, “Tangled Up in Ore” struggles to answer the questions, “How does Bob Dylan feel about the Iron Range? How does the Iron Range feel about Bob Dylan? And, What is the relationship between this community and local artists today?”

“Tangled up in Ore” will be the highlight of the the annual Dylan Days celebration will be held May 22-25 in Hibbing. Dylan Days, with the help of the Hibbing Arts Council, will be participating in this amazing new exhibit.

The 2008 celebration of Dylan Days will include traditions like a singer/songwriter contest, literary showcase, visual arts contest, and Bobby Zimmerman bus tour. New for this year will be the world premiere of an original one-act play selected during the first annual Dylan Days One-Act Play contest, which has attracted entries from all over the world. In addition, folk icon Ramblin’ Jack Elliott will headline a Dylan Days Benefit Concert for the Hibbing Arts Council on May 24.

Find out more about Dylan Days 2008 here.

Tangled Up in Ore Exhibit Poster

Land of the Loon

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LoonLand of the Loon Ethnic Arts and Crafts Festival celebrates the culture and customs of the diverse people who settled in Northeastern Minnesota. The colorful traditions and flavors of the early immigrants and settlers are re-created by a melting pot of artisans, crafters, musicians, entertainers, and welcoming volunteers. The two-day festival kicks off the third full weekend in June on Saturday morning with an eighty-unit parade down Chestnut Street and Fifth Avenue in the historic heart of Virginia. Then the activities shift north to beautiful Olcott Park where the crowds sample the delicious ethnic foods, listen to the colorful music from countries around the world, browse among the hundreds of exquisite art and craft booths, and celebrate the weekend-long family entertainment hosted by Iron Range volunteers.