With all the recent sad news of another trough in the steel prices and taconite production of the Iron Range, we are in what feels like another repeat of Groundhog Day for our region: How will we diversify?

In the backdrop of this discussion are emerging, talented entrepreneurs, who are slowly and steadily growing their small businesses. With the very real challenges that come with market uncertainty in steel prices and taconite demand, it’s important to highlight the quiet positives happening across our region.