The Quad Cities in the
U.S. state
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of
Minnesota
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are
Virginia
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,
Eveleth
Eveleth is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,718 at the 2010 census.
U.S. Highway 53 and State Highway 37 (MN 37) are two of the main routes in Eveleth.
Eveleth was the site of the conflict that resu ...
,
Gilbert Gilbert may refer to:
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* Gilbert (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters
*Gilbert (surname), including a list of people
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* Gilbert River (Queensland)
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, and
Mountain Iron in the
Arrowhead Region
The Arrowhead Region is located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota, so called because of its pointed shape. The predominantly rural region encompasses of land area and includes Carlton, Cook, Lake and Saint Louis countie ...
, overlapping the
Iron Range
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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. Many of the mines shut down during the
Great Depression and didn't resume work until World War II. This was approximately the peak of the industry in the area.
Populations
According to the 2000
census
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, the Quad Cities have a population of 17,868. Virginia has 9,157 residents, Eveleth 3,865, Mountain Iron 2,999, and Gilbert 1,847.
Economy and industry
The mining industry, long lasting since the early 1900s, is declining in the area, with a new focus on tourism and healthcare.
Things to do
Swimming and shopping are among the activities available in Virginia and its surrounding areas. Swimming and boating are available at many lakes and pits around the Range. The Range has several hiking, biking, and four-wheeling paths. Several snowmobile paths with easy access and ice rinks are also available in the region. The Thunderbird Mall in Virginia, downtown shops in each community, and a Walmart Super Center near the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Mountain Iron are also options for shopping. The United States Hockey Hall of Fame, a museum celebrating prominent hockey players with history displays and a model rink, is in Eveleth.
References
Source
LaurentianChamber.org -- accessed Nov. 25, 2007
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Geography of St. Louis County, Minnesota