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Local Government Leadership: A Focus on Minnesotas Iron Range By: Joe Gould BSU Political Science Program Advisor: Dr. Pat Donnay Presentation Overview Introduction -Abstract Review -The Iron Range -Key Terms Previous

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Local Government Leadership: A Focus on Minnesota’s Iron Range

By: Joe Gould BSU Political Science Program Advisor: Dr. Pat Donnay

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Presentation Overview

Introduction
Abstract Review
The Iron Range
Key Terms
Previous Literature
Methodology
Results
Findings & Conclusion

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Abstract Review

A survey of Iron Range cities was conducted to determine their connectedness to information networks and to measure their attitudes towards leadership

structures. Anticipated results

demonstrate that membership in professional organizations positively affects leadership and

verall local government

performance.

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What is the “Iron Range”?

Unique geographic/political

entity

Located in Northeastern MN
Positioned atop natural iron
re and taconite
Includes the Mesabi,

Vermilion, & Cuyuna Ranges

Provided the largest

domestic iron ore supply for the American steel industry since the late 1800s

Strong European heritage
Votes a socially-

conservative labor-friendly brand of Democrat

Highly fluctuating economy

due to the steel, mining, logging, and tourism industries

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The Iron Range

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Key Terms

Iron Range Resources
Taconite Assistance Area/Tax