According to the University of Minnesota.  Mining accounts for 34%, Forest products 12% and Tourism 11%

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"The iron ore industry, which directly employs about 3,000 workers, pumps more than $2 billion annually into the state economy and creates an additional $700.4 million in inter-industry spending and $425.7 million in additional household spending in the state, according to Jim Skurla, University of Minnesota Duluth assistant director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research. In total, the industry has a $3.1
billion annual economic impact on the state economy and provides jobs
to 10,193 Minnesotans, said Skurla. “This area would be in big trouble without mining,” said Skurla."

In regards to the Draft EIS, my understanding is that the purpose of an EIS is to identify potential issues.  The permitting process would determine the ultimate design of project components.

Solus, you are out of line using name calling on this forum.

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