Governor Walz signs unemployment extension for Northshore miners
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In a ceremony in St. Paul on Wednesday, Governor Tim Walz signed into law an extension of unemployment benefits for laid off miners.
As we’ve reported, Cleveland-Cliffs idled Northshore Mining last May. Over 400 people were laid off.
Most of their unemployment had run out by November. State law allows for 26 weeks.
Lawmakers approved a 26 week extension, and payments will be retroactive.
The state will be reaching out directly to those who can apply.
