Reclaiming & Repurposing Mined Lands In Northern Minnesota
Download MP3For generations, the Iron Range in Minnesota has been synonymous with mining, an industry that has profoundly shaped the physical and economic landscape of the region. But Pete Kero, an environmental engineer and author, is now illuminating an alternative dimension of this terrain through his newly released book, 'Minescapes.'
In this Outdoor News Podcast episode, host Kalli Hawkins speaks with author Pete Kero about his recently published book and what it means for the economic and recreational structure of the Mesabi Iron Range. Podcast host Joe Friedrichs also speaks with officials at Minnesota Power about ongoing discussions to repurpose Taconite Harbor in Schroeder along the North Shore.
For generations, the Iron Range in Minnesota has been synonymous with mining, an industry that has profoundly shaped the physical and economic landscape of the region. But Pete Kero, an environmental engineer and author, is now illuminating an alternative dimension of this terrain through his newly released book, 'Minescapes.'
In this Outdoor News Podcast episode, host Kalli Hawkins speaks with author Pete Kero about his recently published book and what it means for the economic and recreational structure of the Mesabi Iron Range. Podcast host Joe Friedrichs also speaks with officials at Minnesota Power about ongoing discussions to repurpose Taconite Harbor in Schroeder along the North Shore.
