Ironwood city commissioners to tour industrial park

IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission plans to get a closer look at the businesses that operate within the industrial park.

City commissioners agreed Monday to set up tours of the businesses. The first tour will be a two-hour excursion.

Xcel Energy has built new facilities in the industrial park, moving its offices from the Norrie Park area. Commissioners previously indicated a tour of the new facilities should be a priority.

City commissioner Rick Semo noted Monday the industrial park, which has 23 tenants, provides 450 jobs to area residents.

Commissioners discussed the best time to make t...