Final appointments have been made to the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB), which works to spur development in the northeast corner of the state.

Returning to the 13-member board are:

• Rep. Tom Rukavina, DFL–Virginia
• Rep. Tom Anzelc, DFL–Balsam
• Rep. David Dill, DFL–Crane Lake
• Sen. Tom Saxhaug, DFL–Grand Rapids
• Sen. David Tomassoni, DFL–Chisholm
• Sen. Tom Bakk, DFL–Cook
• Jack Ryan (citizen member)
• Joe Begich (citizen member)

Appointees who are new to the board are:

• Rep. Carolyn McElfatrick, R–Grand Rapids
• Rep. Larry Howes, R–Walker
• Sen. John Carlson, R–Bemidji
• Sen. Paul Gazelka, R–Brainerd
• David Chura (citizen member)

 Gov. Mark Dayton earlier appointed Tony Sertich as head of the agency. The others are appointed by the governor and legislative leaders.