The contribution is part of Mesabi Metallics’ regular monthly $15,000 donation to the City of Nashwauk
[NASHWAUK, MN] – Mesabi Metallics Company LLC (Mesabi Metallics) has contributed $15,000 toward the purchase of a new rescue trailer for the Nashwauk Fire Department, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to community safety and local partnerships. The contribution is part of Mesabi Metallics’ regular monthly $15,000 donation to the City of Nashwauk, which has been in place since September 2023.
The new rescue trailer will enhance the department’s emergency response capabilities, providing critical equipment and resources to support firefighters and first responders during emergencies in Nashwauk and the surrounding area.
“As we prepare to hire hundreds of employees to operate our mine, beneficiation plant and pellet plant and welcome them to our communities, ensuring our neighborhoods are strong and safe is a priority,” said Joe Broking, President & CEO of Mesabi Metallics. “The Nashwauk Fire Department plays an essential role in protecting residents, businesses and visitors, and we are proud to support their efforts. Moreover, Mesabi Metallics is proud to provide monthly contributions to the City, furthering our partnership with Nashwauk and investing in projects that strengthen quality of life for everyone who calls this community home.”
“Mesabi Metallics continues to demonstrate what it means to be a committed community partner as they get closer and closer to full operations,” said Greg Heyblom, Mayor of Nashwauk. “Investments like these help ensure our first responders have the equipment they need to protect our residents and keep our community safe.”
“This rescue trailer will expand our capabilities and allow us to respond more effectively when emergencies happen. We’ve already put the trailer to use,” said Chief Joe Martire of the Nashwauk Fire Department. “We are grateful for Mesabi Metallics’ support and their ongoing commitment to our community.”
Mesabi Metallics provides a monthly contribution to the City of Nashwauk as part of its ongoing commitment to being a responsible community partner and supporting local priorities. Mesabi Metallics’ contributions have supported a wide variety of projects in Nashwauk, including a Zamboni for the city, street lighting improvements, sidewalk repairs, overlook binoculars, a welding machine and the Nashwauk community sliding hill.
To date, Mesabi Metallics has donated more than $1 million to the Iron Range community, funding more than 30 projects.
