

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Research Center Presents: Blue-Collar Battleground: The Iron Range Labor Story
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?️ Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 p.m.
? MDC Taconite Square &amp; Theater
? Free and open to the public
?️ No registration required—just walk in

Join us at the Minnesota Discovery Center for the next installment of our quarterly event series, The Research Center Presents. On Thursday, February 26, we’re screening Blue-Collar Battleground: The Iron Range Labor Story, a 30-minute documentary exploring Iron Range labor history from the early 1890s through World War II.

After the screening, stay for a Q&amp;A conversation with Allyse Freeman, MDC Museum &amp; Research Center Director, and Gary Kaunonen, MDC Education, Program, and Recreation Manager.

✨ Fun fact: This documentary was produced right here at MDC with support from a grant from the Range Association of Municipalities and Schools (RAMS). Thank you to RAMS for helping bring this story to life!

Event Schedule:
?️ 4:00pm — Free museum admission begins
? 5:00pm — Cash bar opens and appetizers available
? 6:00pm — Documentary screening
? 6:30pm — Q&amp;A with MDC staff
? 8:00pm — The night concludes

Come for the history, stay for the conversation—and feel free to bring a friend.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chisholm/the-research-center-presents-blue-collar-battleground-the-iron-range-labor-story/200029690881300
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 141

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Chisholm
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1005 Discovery Dr, Chisholm, MN, United States, Minnesota 55719
- **lat**: 47.47902
- **long**: -92.8945
- **full address**: 1005 Discovery Dr, Chisholm, MN, United States, Minnesota 55719

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Minnesota Discovery Center (https://allevents.in/org/minnesota-discovery-center/8642077)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1005 Discovery Dr, Chisholm, MN, United States, Minnesota 55719
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Minnesota Discovery Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Research Center Presents: Blue-Collar Battleground: The Iron Range Labor Story ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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