Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) was elected chair of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) Tuesday evening. Eichorn has been a member of the IRRRB since he took office in 2017 and was elected chair on a unanimous vote.

“I look forward to continuing to serve our northern Minnesota communities as the IRRRB chair,” Eichorn said. “Making sure every dollar is reinvested to benefit our region is my top priority.”

The Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation serves as an economic development agency focused on reinvesting local taconite production taxes to support businesses, communities, and workforce development in northern Minnesota. The IRRRB reviews all expenditures and projects recommended by the IRRR commissioner.

The IRRRB consists of State Senators and Representatives who were elected from districts where at least one-third of the people live within the area the agency serves.