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Research Center
Dig into the past!
We have one of the largest collections of genealogical and local history research materials in the Upper Midwest!
Check the Frequently Asked Questions about the Iron Range Research Center
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Featured Event
Family Discovery Day: Ore & More - April 20th!
What is ore? How do we find it? How do we mine it? How do we extract metal from it? Come learn more about how the process works.
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The Rustic Pig
New Restaurant! Join us on Saturdays only from 4-9pm at The Rustic Pig. Showcasing bold flavors, its hand-crafted nightly featured entree includes made-from-scratch specialty breads, delectable butter, and mouth-watering soups.
Along with our savory food, we'll have weekly bands perform starting at 6pm!
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Featured Exhibit
The story of labor is crucial to this region of Minnesota and truly embodies what the Iron Range was and is today. We discuss how the labor movement has grown and changed since the early days of mining in the 1890s up through today.
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Iron Range Veterans
Iron Range Veterans' Memorial Website
Minnesota Discovery Center preserves the history of the Iron Range with a searchable online database of local veterans, assisting Press-Lloyd American Legion Post #247 in Chisholm, Minnesota.
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Support MDC
Let's make history!
Support the celebration and preservation of the history and culture of the Iron Range region. The generous support of our members, donors, volunteers and sponsors makes that history come alive!
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About MDC
We are the Iron Range!
Minnesota Discovery Center is the largest museum complex in the state outside the Twin Cities.
It's the one place to learn everything about the Land, the Mines, the People and the Work of the Iron Range.