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The '''Quad Cities''' in the [[United States|U.S. state]] of [[Minnesota]] |
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> |
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[[U.S. Highway 53]], [[U.S. Route 169 in Minnesota|U.S. Highway 169]], State Highway 37 ([[Minnesota State Highway 37|MN 37]]), and |
[[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. |
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State Highway 135 ([[Minnesota State Highway 135|MN 135]]) are four of the main routes in the Quad Cities. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Quad Cities |
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. |
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==Populations== |
==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 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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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. |
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==Economy and industry== |
==Economy and industry== |
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The mining industry |
The mining industry is declining in the area. There is a new focus on tourism and healthcare.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Things to do== |
==Things to do== |
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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> |
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Virginia and the surrounding cities have several things for public enjoyment, from swimming to shopping. Various lakes and pits across the range make swimming and boating very accessible. There is bound to be a hiking, biking, or four wheeling trail wherever you are on the Iron Range. For the winter months, there are several snowmobiling trails around the area with easy access and ice rinks all over the cities. For those that crave an indoor atmosphere, there is the YMCA in Mountain Iron, for many recreational purposes. For shoppers, there is the Thunderbird Mall in Virginia, downtown businesses in each city, and in late 2014 a new Walmart Super Center opened near the fairly new Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Mountain Iron. |
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==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:Geography of St. Louis County, Minnesota]] |
[[Category:Geography of St. Louis County, Minnesota]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:39, 17 July 2024
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b Aamot, Gregg (2015-09-25). "Iron Range schools, eyes on mine money, consider their future". MinnPost. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "Mountain Iron, Virginia, Gilbert, Eveleth Geographic Profile". www.mncompass.org. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "Things to Do on the Iron Range". Explore Minnesota. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "Quad Cities, MN". Strong Towns. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
Source: LaurentianChamber.org -- accessed Nov. 25, 2007
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