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{{Short description|Region in Minnesota, USA}}
{{for|the group of Quad Cities which flank the Mississippi River in Iowa and Illinois|Quad Cities}}
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The '''Quad Cities''' in the [[United States|U.S. state]] of [[Minnesota]] consist of the cities of [[Virginia, Minnesota|Virginia]], [[Eveleth, Minnesota|Eveleth]], [[Gilbert, Minnesota|Gilbert]], and [[Mountain Iron, Minnesota|Mountain Iron]]; located in the [[Arrowhead Region]], overlapping [[Iron Range]] region, and [[St. Louis County, Minnesota|St. Louis County]].
The '''Quad Cities''' in the [[United States|U.S. state]] of [[Minnesota]] are [[Virginia, Minnesota|Virginia]], [[Eveleth, Minnesota|Eveleth]], [[Gilbert, Minnesota|Gilbert]], and [[Mountain Iron, Minnesota|Mountain Iron]] in the [[Arrowhead Region]], overlapping the [[Iron Range]] region, [[Duluth, MN-WI MSA|Duluth MN-WI MSA]], and [[St. Louis County, Minnesota|Saint Louis County]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Aamot |first=Gregg |date=2015-09-25 |title=Iron Range schools, eyes on mine money, consider their future |url=http://www.minnpost.com/rural-dispatches/2015/09/iron-range-schools-eyes-mine-money-consider-their-future/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref>


[[U.S. Route 53|U.S. Highway 53]], [[U.S. Route 169|U.S. Highway 169]], [[Minnesota State Highway 37|State Highway 37]], and [[Minnesota State Highway 135|State Highway 135]] are four of the main arterial routes in the communities.
[[U.S. Highway 53]], [[U.S. Route 169 in Minnesota|U.S. Highway 169]], State Highway 37 ([[Minnesota State Highway 37|MN 37]]), and State Highway 135 ([[Minnesota State Highway 135|MN 135]]) are four of the main routes in the Quad Cities.

==History==
The Quad Cities were founded in the 1890s and early 1900s, during the boom of the mining industry. Many of the mines shut down during the [[Great Depression]] and didn't resume work until World War II.


==Populations==
==Populations==
According to the 2000 [[census]], the Quad Cities have a population of 17,868. Virginia has 9,157 residents. Eveleth has 3,865 residents; Mountain Iron has 2,999 residents; and Gilbert has 1,847 residents. Recent estimates of the [[2010]] census have declared that Virginia alone has lost about seven percent of its total population, the other cities expected to lose too.
According to the 2000 [[census]], the Quad Cities had a population of 17,868, with 9,157 in Virginia, 3,865 in Eveleth, 2,999 in Mountain Iron, and 1,847 in Gilbert. As of 2020, the Quad Cities' population had declined to 16,479. 92.1% of the population is [[Non-Hispanic whites|non-Hispanic white]], 97.2% primarily speak [[American English|English]], and 18.4% have a Bachelor's degree or more.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mountain Iron, Virginia, Gilbert, Eveleth Geographic Profile |url=https://www.mncompass.org/profiles/custom/saved-profile?report_id=66949412f3b4624cece99ec2 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=www.mncompass.org |language=en}}</ref>

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==Economy and industry==
The mining industry is declining in the area. There is a new focus on tourism and healthcare.<ref name=":0" />


==Things to do==
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==Economy, Industry and Life Up North==
Outdoor activities, shopping, and a local historical attraction celebrating hockey are among the most common pastimes available in Virginia and the surrounding area. Swimming and boating are available at many lakes and pits around the Range. The Range has several hiking, biking, and four-wheeling paths. Snowmobile paths with easy access and ice rinks are also available in the region.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Things to Do on the Iron Range |url=https://www.exploreminnesota.com/article/things-to-do-iron-range-minnesota |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Explore Minnesota |language=en}}</ref> The Thunderbird Mall in Virginia, downtown shops in each community, and shopping in Mountain Iron serve as activity options. The United States Hockey Hall of Fame, a museum celebrating prominent hockey players with history displays and a model rink, is in Eveleth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Quad Cities, MN |url=https://www.strongtowns.org/eventspage/2016/5/19/virginia-mn |access-date=2023-02-08 |website=Strong Towns |language=en-US}}</ref>
The main industries in the Quad Cities are mining, timber, tourism, and healthcare. Swimming, fishing, four wheeling, biking, and hiking are available nearby the cities. During the winter months, sledding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are available.


==References==
==References==
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<small>Source: [http://laurentianchamber.org/ LaurentianChamber.org -- accessed Nov. 25, 2007]</small>
<small>Source: [http://laurentianchamber.org/ LaurentianChamber.org -- accessed Nov. 25, 2007]</small>


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[[Category:St. Louis County, Minnesota]]
[[Category:Geography of St. Louis County, Minnesota]]
[[Category:Cities in Minnesota]]

Latest revision as of 19:39, 17 July 2024

The Quad Cities in the U.S. state of Minnesota are Virginia, Eveleth, Gilbert, and Mountain Iron in the Arrowhead Region, overlapping the Iron Range region, Duluth MN-WI MSA, and Saint Louis County.[1]

U.S. Highway 53, U.S. Highway 169, State Highway 37 (MN 37), and State Highway 135 (MN 135) are four of the main routes in the Quad Cities.

History

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The Quad Cities were founded in the 1890s and early 1900s, during the boom of the mining industry. Many of the mines shut down during the Great Depression and didn't resume work until World War II.

Populations

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According to the 2000 census, the Quad Cities had a population of 17,868, with 9,157 in Virginia, 3,865 in Eveleth, 2,999 in Mountain Iron, and 1,847 in Gilbert. As of 2020, the Quad Cities' population had declined to 16,479. 92.1% of the population is non-Hispanic white, 97.2% primarily speak English, and 18.4% have a Bachelor's degree or more.[2]

Economy and industry

[edit]

The mining industry is declining in the area. There is a new focus on tourism and healthcare.[1]

Things to do

[edit]

Outdoor activities, shopping, and a local historical attraction celebrating hockey are among the most common pastimes available in Virginia and the surrounding area. Swimming and boating are available at many lakes and pits around the Range. The Range has several hiking, biking, and four-wheeling paths. Snowmobile paths with easy access and ice rinks are also available in the region.[3] The Thunderbird Mall in Virginia, downtown shops in each community, and shopping in Mountain Iron serve as activity options. The United States Hockey Hall of Fame, a museum celebrating prominent hockey players with history displays and a model rink, is in Eveleth.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Aamot, Gregg (2015-09-25). "Iron Range schools, eyes on mine money, consider their future". MinnPost. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  2. ^ "Mountain Iron, Virginia, Gilbert, Eveleth Geographic Profile". www.mncompass.org. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  3. ^ "Things to Do on the Iron Range". Explore Minnesota. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  4. ^ "Quad Cities, MN". Strong Towns. Retrieved 2023-02-08.

Source: LaurentianChamber.org -- accessed Nov. 25, 2007

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