Aurora, Minnesota is in Saint Louis Country. Accessed through County Highways 100 and 110, and Minnesota Highway 135, Aurora is on the Mesabi Range of northeastern Minnesota, on the edge of the Superior National Forest. Nearby communities include Biwabik, Hoyt Lakes, and McKinley. Duluth, Minnesota is about sixty miles south, andd Grand Rapids is seventy-five miles southwest of Aurora. Laid out in 1898, the city was incorporated in 1903, the year a post office was established there. The community began near the Meadow Mine, and was known as the Meadow location prior to its incorporation. The Meadow Mine was one of the first to be explored in White Township. By one account, it was explored in 1898 by David Adams and Neil McInnes, although another account attributes its discovery to Marvin Van Buskirk. The Fowler Mine adjoins the Meadow, and several other mines were operated in the area. By one account, the town was known as Nolander for a brief time before taking the name of Aurora. Within one year of its incorporation, the trading and residential center of the town was moved a mile southward, to have access to the Duluth and Iron Range Railway, although the original location remained within the town limits.
 
 
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Made up of business owners and others in the Aurora, Minnesota area, the Chamber is a non-profit organization that promotes the civic, commercial, industrial, and general welfare of the community. Meeting schedules, membership benefits, and a calendar of events are published to the site.
http://www.auroramnchamber.com/
The official municipal web site offers meeting agendas and minutes, employment opportunities, and access to various reports and documents, as well as administrative contacts, a calendar of events, a profile of the city, demographics, and a guide to area churches, schools, and services.
http://www.aurora-mn.com/
Independent School District 2711
Headquartered in Aurora, Minnesota, the PK-12th grade public school district operates an elementary school and a high school, each of which are highlighted here, with directions, staff contacts, a school calendar, and announcements. Access to various reports and other documents are included.
http://www.mesabieast.k12.mn.us/
The Section 8 senior apartment community in Aurora, Minnesota is a low-income housing apartment complex where rental costs are subsidized by the federal government through the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. Directions, an overview of the facilities and home options, and photographs of the property are put forward.
http://www.irongateapartmentsaurora.com/
The archery supply shop and 20-lane, 30-yard indoor archery range are situated in Aurora, Minnesota. A map and directions to the facility are featured, shop and range hours are given, and photographs of the facilities are included, along with contacts and an overview of its products.
http://www.straightthruarchery.com/