Coronavirus Information:  Community health and safety is our priority.  Stay informed about facility closures and event/program cancellations related to the Coronavirus.

The City of Mountain Iron is working closely with public safety officials in neighboring cities and schools, along with our EMS, county and state partners to be fully prepared to protect our community.

Like all Minnesota cities, the City takes the COVID-19, “Coronavirus”, pandemic extremely seriously and is proactively working to minimize public health risk.

While vital City services will continue, there may be facility closings, and canceled programs, events and meetings. City officials are monitoring the situation and will communicate significant updates as
needed.

City Cancellations and Closures 

• All city buildings are closed at this time.

Some meetings of city boards and commissions may be cancelled. Please phone City Hall at 218-748-7570 to see if a meeting has been cancelled.

Resources

• The CDC
• Minnesota Department of Health
• Saint Louis County Public Health Department

What the City is Doing

• We are planning – The City’s Continuity of Operations Plan is in effect, and staff are committed to maintain all essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• We are cleaning – With a focus on disinfecting high touch areas daily at city facilities, including the City Hall, Police station and Public Works Department.
• We are implementing – Minnesota Department of Health recommendations as outlined by the CDC.  The City is following mitigation guidelines including encouraging social distancing
  measures with staff and the public and reducing or cancelling events.

What we ask of you

• Help us stay healthy – wash your hands with hot soapy water for 20 seconds before, during and after visiting City facilities.
• Stay home – If you are sick or have been exposed to someone who is sick, please conduct city business online or by phone.
• City departments have temporarily changed procedures to enable more services to be provided online or over the telephone.  Please call 218-748-7570 or e-mail City Hall at cwainio@ci.mountain-iron.mn.us
• If you have the financial resources, please support our local restaurants by ordering pickup and delivery of food.