The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities approved the merger of five community colleges in northeast Minnesota, the board announced Wednesday. Beginning on May 23, Hibbing Community College, Itasca Community College, Mesabi Range College, Rainy River Community College and Vermilion Community College will become a single institution called
Five colleges located throughout Minnesota’s iron range region will merge to become the Minnesota North campus, hopefully offering a new streamlined experience for students.