Today marked a significant milestone as Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR) celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Giants Ridge Pool & Sauna Haus at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. The event featured remarks from IRRR Commissioner Ida Rukavina, Biwabik City Administrator Jeff Jacobsen, Giants Ridge General Manager - Guest Services Fred Seymour, IRRR Board Member and State Rep. Roger Skraba and Aurora Mayor Doug Gregor. The groundbreaking drew around 40 attendees, including local leaders, IRRR Board members, contractors and community residents. Spanning 9,700 square feet, the new facility will boast an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub/spa, two outdoor saunas, a spacious great room/lobby, as well as locker and mechanical rooms. With an investment of approximately $11.1 million, IRRR aims to bring this project to fruition, with plans for the facility to welcome visitors in the summer of 2025. Giants Ridge is a major economic development driver in northeastern Minnesota with an annual economic impact of more than $55 million. This premier recreational destination draws in tens of thousands of visitors each year from Minnesota, across the United States and Canada, while also enriching the quality of life for those living in the surrounding areas.
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