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.
