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Yesterday at 10:25 AM  The companies have announced a $4 million community fund

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The next several years will be a time of transition on the Marquette Iron Range

Friday, February 15, 2013  According to a Cliffs Natural Resources spokesperson, the Empire Mine could end operations permanently if things don't change between now and 2014

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Cliffs Natural Resources announced Monday they're planning for a 2013 summer shutdown that could potentially layoff 500 employees, temporarily

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Production truck runs over pickup truck

Friday, November 09, 2012  The TV6 Canathon unofficially started this week as Negaunee and Ishpeming students donated 11,268 pounds of food

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Cliffs Natural Resources workers at the Empire Mine returned to work after a summer of layoffs

Friday, September 07, 2012  Cliffs Natural Resources and the United Steelworkers Union plan to continue talks next month

Sunday, September 02, 2012 

Friday, August 31, 2012  Cliffs Natural Resources and United Steelworkers are extending the current contract, while continuing negotiations

Friday, August 24, 2012  There was an electrical failure at the main substation that caused a small fire

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Cliffs Natural Resources announces a return to production ahead of schedule

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Cliffs Natural Resources announced Wednesday the company has adjusted its production plans for the Empire Mine in Michigan and would resume operations in early September

Friday, August 03, 2012  Cliffs Natural Resources teamed up with Joy Global to bring the massive machine to Michigan

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Teachers are learning about the value of the Great Lakes and how mines use maritime transportation