Mountain Iron, MN Homes for Rent

Mountain Iron has long been a mining community since 1890, when Leonidas Merritt and his family, known as the “Seven Iron Men,” discovered iron ore in the region. Today, Mountain Iron is considered the “Taconite Capital of the World,” as U.S. Steel operates the world’s largest taconite processing facility, Minntac. “Our community is definitely backed by the mines,” says Lisa Fredrickson, an accounting technician for the city who has lived here her whole life. “Most people work in the mines and they’re what everyone thinks of when it comes to sustainability for living here.” Mountain Iron is considered the “Birthplace of the Mesabi,” aka the Mesabi Iron Range, a region comprised of the Quad Cities, which incorporate three other mining communities: Virginia, Eveleth and Gilbert. This community also has a lot of land used for outdoor recreation, including a trail that connects all four of the Quad Cities and mine pits that are no longer in service. Some homes in this rural community are out in the country, while others are in suburban-like neighborhoods. Old Town Mountain Iron is considered the downtown area, featuring bungalows and Colonial Revivals selling for around $110,000 to