Taconite is located east of Grand Rapids on Highway 169. Hockey on the range started in Taconite and since the 1950s, an amateur team, the Taconite Hornets have periodically played. The city built an outdoor ice rink dedicated to Vince Saleture and Beefy Lawson.

Mayor
Mike Troumbly 

City Clerk
Lauri Camilli - 218-245-2081

Treasurer
Kris Hanson

City Hall Hours
M through F: 3 to 5 pm

Council Members
Damian Hoey, Deacon Kyllander, Ted Birch

Council Meetings
2nd Monday of the month at 4:30 pm during the summer, and 5:30 pm during the winter

Population
323

Major Employers
Verndale Homes Sales Office

Recreation
Phillips-Johnson Memorial Recreation Area: ball field, ice skating, tennis court
Mesabi Bike Trail

Area Businesses
Greenway Area Business Association (GABA)


For more information on Taconite call:218-245-2081