Jennifer Kleinjung

Jennifer Kleinjung is a former reference librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society, where she published research guides on the history of the taconite mining industry as well as Iron Range miners’ strikes in 1907 and 1916.

The history of Minnesota’s Iron Man Memorial

By Jennifer Kleinjung

Jan. 4, 2021

The statue is widely recognized as a Minnesota roadside attraction and serves as an icon of the region, particularly in tourism promotion.