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Northern Iron to close East Side foundry after battle with regulators, neighbors
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Andrew Hazzard , as published by Sahan Journal
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Paul has announced it will close by the end of 2026.
A metal foundry in St. Paul has announced it will close by the end of 2026. The foundry, Northern Iron and Machine, has been involved in legal battles with state regulators and neighbors over pollution issues.
The company employs 77 people and has been in operation for 120 years, melting and casting metal into parts. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency had moved to revoke the foundry's operations permit in June. Further details about the closure and its impact are available from the source.
The foundry's closure brings an end to a long-standing conflict with the community and regulators.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: Sahan Journal Reading time: 1 min
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