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Location:

Population: 1164

Geographic Area	2000 Total Population	1990	1980	Population Change 1990-2000	Percent Non-white
City of Keewatin	1164	1118	1443	4.1%	2.2%

History:

Iron ore explorations had been carried on extensively throughout the western Mesabi Range by 1904, when large deposits were found at the site of present Keewatin. A settlement grew there and took its name from the Ojibwa Giwedin, meaning "north" or "north wind".

Keewatin grew slowly in its first years. In 1905 the St. Paul Mine started operations, followed three years later by the Bray Mine. Development increased when the Great Northern Railroad reached the community in 1909. Two more mines, the Mississippi and the Bennett, opened in 1910 and 1912. The Mesabi Chief Mine went into operation in 1927 and became Keewatin's largest mine. By 1940, the Mesabi Chief had shipped over six million five hundred thousand tons of iron ore.

In 1974, a group of companies jointly invested in the construction of the National Steel Pellet Taconite processing facility, visible north of town from Highway 169. Presently processing tons of taconite annually, the plant has given Keewatin a new lease on life.

Excerpt From: Iron Range Country
A Historical Travelogue of Minnesota's Iron Ranges
Published by: The IRRRB 1979

Major Employers:

Government:

Keewatin City Hall, 2002

Keewatin City Hall, 1913

City Hall Open Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm		(218) 778-6517
Mayor	Mark Koprivec	(218) 778-6437
Clerk	Julie Warmbold	(218) 778-6517
Treasurer	Tom Sampson	(218) 778-6133
Council Member	Clayton Liend	(218) 778-6287
Council Member	Tom Spadaccini	(218) 778-6956

Recreation:

Mesabi Trail

The Mesabi Trail� is located in northern Minnesota between Grand Rapids and Ely. When completed, the trail will traverse 132 miles and connect over 25 communities. Currently, there are over 66 miles of completed trail which is easily accessible from several entry point gateways. At this time, the longest paved sections run from Grand Rapids to Taconite - 13 miles; Nashwauk east to Kinney - 30 miles; and Mt. Iron to Eveleth - 13 miles.

Events:

Map:

Health Care:

Schools:

Elementary School

300 West 3rd Avenue
Keewatin, MN 55753

(218) 778-6511

Churches:

Congregation of the Good Shepherd	303 West 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6593
St Mary's Church	108 West 1st Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6379

Businesses:

American Bank	301 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6531
American Legion Club Post 452	207 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6785
Bernie's Main Dry	216 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6344
Central Hanna Employees Credit Union	103 West 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6833
Commercial Specialty Contracting	201 East Taconite Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6449
Hanna Local 2660	103 West 3rd Avenue, Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6909
Keewatin Auto Repair	200 North 1st Street, Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6111
Leinonen Clarence, Attorney	213 West 2nd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6187
Mediacom	197 South 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6890
National Steel Pellet Company	PO Box 217 Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-8700
Northland Performance Shop	106 West 3rd Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6166
Olson's Body Shop & Salvage	County Road 571 Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6726
Perrella Plumbing & Heating	315 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6330
Salstrand Supply Company	615 2nd Avenue West Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-0095
Senior Citizen Center	300 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6958
Smerud Siding & Window	131 East Howard Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6151
Spartan Racing Products	509 West Howard Avenue Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6157
Suds Pub	115 North 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-9992
Tackle Tamer Products Inc.	100 South 1st Street Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6249
The Store	112 East 3rd Avenue, Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6173
United Steel Workers Local 2660	103 West 3rd Avenue, Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6909
Vene-Qua Bar & Lounge	201 North 1 Street Keewatin, MN 55753	(218) 778-6265

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