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Mesabi Metallics Steel Mill Location Decision
Mesabi Metallics announced a $15 billion steel mill investment in Lee County, Iowa, expected to create approximately 1,700 permanent jobs. Iowa Republicans Ernst, Miller-Meeks, and Nunn welcomed the decision, while Minnesota Republican Stauber criticized the company's choice to locate the facility in Iowa rather than Minnesota.
AI summary of the releases below · Oct 7, 2026
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$15BFunding announced
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RMiller-Meeks IA $15B
Announced $15 billion steel plant coming to Lee County, Iowa with 1,750 permanent jobs.
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