Bovey Mine To Close Monday; 160 Miners Affected
The people of Bovey are feeling a real economic sting as the financial woes of the Iron Range hit the small town. Magnetation Plant 2 is set to close down operation January 18.
Former Miner Dick Foss said, “Jobs are needed. The whole Range is hurting right now.”
Magnetation LLC lay-offs are projected to affect over 160 workers.
Bovey is a town that is known for the famous Prayer Of Grace photo. Taking a stroll down Main Street, you won’t need a lens to see prayers are dire in this town.
Bovey Mayor Michael Bibich said,” It’s happened for the last fifty years, but we are still surviving and I think we will still go strong.”