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Local Government Leadership: A Focus on Minnesotas Iron Range By: Joe Gould BSU Political Science Program Advisor: Dr. Pat Donnay Presentation Overview Introduction -Abstract Review -The Iron Range -Key Terms Previous


  1. Local Government Leadership: A Focus on Minnesota’s Iron Range By: Joe Gould BSU Political Science Program Advisor: Dr. Pat Donnay

  2. Presentation Overview • Introduction -Abstract Review -The Iron Range -Key Terms • Previous Literature • Methodology • Results • Findings & Conclusion

  3. Abstract Review A survey of Iron Range cities was conducted to determine their connectedness to information networks and to measure their attitudes towards leadership structures. Anticipated results demonstrate that membership in professional organizations positively affects leadership and overall local government performance.

  4. What is the “Iron Range”? • Unique geographic/political entity • Located in Northeastern MN • Positioned atop natural iron ore and taconite • Includes the Mesabi, Vermilion, & Cuyuna Ranges • Provided the largest domestic iron ore supply for the American steel industry since the late 1800s • Strong European heritage • Votes a socially- conservative labor-friendly brand of Democrat • Highly fluctuating economy due to the steel, mining, logging, and tourism industries

  5. The Iron Range

  6. Key Terms • Iron Range Resources • Taconite Assistance Area/Tax

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