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The Quad Cities in the U.S. state of Minnesota consist of the cities of Virginia, Eveleth, Gilbert and Mountain Iron; located in the Arrowhead Region, overlapping Iron Range region, Duluth MN-WI MSA and Saint Louis County.

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

The Quad Cities (founded in the 1890s and early 1900s) owe their existence mainly to the mining industry that came to the area around that time. Their prosperity grew as the mines grew. Unfortunately, many of the mines shut down during the Great Depression and didn't resume work until World War II. This was approximately the peak point for the industry in the area.

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; Gilbert has 1,847 residents.

Economy and industry

The mining industry, long lasting since the early 1900's, is declining in the area, with a new focus on tourism and healthcare.

Things to do

Virginia and the surrounding cities offer several activities for public enjoyment, from swimming to shopping. Various lakes and pits across the range make swimming and boating very accessible. Hiking, biking or four wheeling trails are common on the Iron Range. During winter, there are several snowmobiling trails around the area, with easy access and ice rinks all over the cities. For indoor activities, there is the YMCA in Mountain Iron. Unfortunately, this was scheduled to close to the public on July 29, 2022.^[1] For shoppers, there is the Thunderbird Mall in Virginia, downtown businesses in each city and in late 2014 a Walmart Super Center opened near the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Mountain Iron. Eveleth is home to the United States Hockey Hall of Fame - a museum honoring notable hockey players with history exhibits and a replica rink.

References

^ YMCA YMCA of the USA

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

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 ==History==
-The Quad Cities, all founded in the 1890's and early 1900's, owe their existence mainly to the mining industry that came to the area around that time. Their prosperity grew as the mines grew. Unfortunately, many of the mines shut down during the [[Great Depression]] and didn't resume full work until World War II. This was approximately the peak point for the industry in the area. Slowly, the cities, though increasing in area, decreased in population.
+The Quad Cities (founded in the 1890s and early 1900s) owe their existence mainly to the mining industry that came to the area around that time. Their prosperity grew as the mines grew. Unfortunately, many of the mines shut down during the [[Great Depression]] and didn't resume work until World War II. This was approximately the peak point for the industry in the area.
 ==Populations==
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 ==Economy and industry==
-The mining industry, long lasting since the early 1900's, is declining in the area. The area focuses a lot on tourism and healthcare.
+The mining industry, long lasting since the early 1900's, is declining in the area, with a new focus on tourism and healthcare.
 ==Things to do==
-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.Unfortunately,this is scheduled to close to the public on July 29, 2022.<ref>YMCA [[YMCA of the USA]]</ref> For shoppers, there is the Thunderbird Mall in Virginia, downtown businesses in each city and in late 2014 a Walmart Super Center opened near the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Mountain Iron.
+Virginia and the surrounding cities offer several activities for public enjoyment, from swimming to shopping. Various lakes and pits across the range make swimming and boating very accessible. Hiking, biking or four wheeling trails are common on the Iron Range. During winter, there are several snowmobiling trails around the area, with easy access and ice rinks all over the cities. For indoor activities, there is the YMCA in Mountain Iron. Unfortunately, this was scheduled to close to the public on July 29, 2022.<ref>YMCA [[YMCA of the USA]]</ref> For shoppers, there is the Thunderbird Mall in Virginia, downtown businesses in each city and in late 2014 a Walmart Super Center opened near the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Mountain Iron.
 Eveleth is home to the United States Hockey Hall of Fame - a museum honoring notable hockey players with history exhibits and a replica rink.