Farnsworth Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits for Iron Range Miners

Farnsworth votes to extend unemployment benefits for Iron Range Miners

On June 9th the Minnesota Senate passed a Jobs and Labor bill that includes the extension of unemployment benefits for those impacted by the idling of mining operations on the Range. The language is based on an amendment carried by…

Minnesota lawmakers extend mining unemployment benefits

State media outlets are reporting Minnesota Legislators have extended unemployment benefits for Iron Range miners who have been laid off.