HISTORICAL SITES / RESEARCH DIRECTORY
Find the public record behind a former mining site. Explore reported locations, mined materials and operating history as a starting point for acquisition, reuse or reclamation research.
History means records exist in the imported sources, including older periods. Missing history is not evidence of a clean safety record. Operator and controller names are the last relationships reported in the Mines snapshot; they are not verified current property owners.
| Mine / reported location | Material / type | Reported status | Reported relationships | Available history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Plant #4(Recycle-Mobile PlantRice, MNNear WebsterMSHA 2103805 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/17/2025 | County Line AggregateReported operatorJerry RypkemaReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| PS1Todd, MNNear StaplesMSHA 2103578 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/15/2012 | J L Trucking Excavating & Grading LLCReported operatorJames T LundReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| P SchniederBrown, MNMSHA 2102677 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/01/1981 | Carlson Brothers IncReported operatorJohn R CarlsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| PSG ScreenLe Sueur, MNNear KasotaMSHA 2103343 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/18/2016 | Southern Minnesota ConstructionReported operatorCRH PLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Quality ControlSt Louis, MNMSHA 2100800 | Iron OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/14/1983 | United States Steel CorpReported operatorUSX Corp (United States Steel Corp)Reported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Quarry #1Winona, MNNear RollingstoneMSHA 2103673 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/31/2015 | Domke Excavating IncReported operatorRick A Domke; Tim G DomkeReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Quenemon PitLac Qui Parle, MNMSHA 2101104 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/24/1978 | Tostenson Road Company IncReported operatorTostenson Road Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Quick Pit & Mill Or Quick PitClay, MNMSHA 2102642 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/10/1980 | William Collins IncReported operatorWilliam Collins IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rachael AggregatesSibley, MNNear LeSueurMSHA 2103991 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/25/2024 | Rachael AggregatesReported operatorRachael Rani FrauendienstReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Racine Sand & Gravel PitMower, MNMSHA 2101236 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/06/1986 | Racine Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorRacine Sand & Gravel CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Radical PitBlue Earth, MNNear MankatoMSHA 2103763 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/02/2023 | Forrey Septic Systems and Excavating LLCReported operatorPete ForreyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rainbow Quarry Renville, MNNear MortonMSHA 2100755 | Crushed, Broken GraniteSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/31/2026 | Cold Spring Granite CompanyReported operatorPatrick Alexander; Michael O'ConnorReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rainy Lake Gravel CompanyKoochiching, MNMSHA 2102407 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/23/1981 | Vernon OvesonReported operatorVernon OvesonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Raleigh PitWashington, MNNear Still WaterMSHA 2103039 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/05/2018 | M J Raleigh Trucking IncReported operatorMichael S RaleighReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rana Mine And MillSt Louis, MNMSHA 2100905 | Iron OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/28/1987 | Rhude & Fryberger IncReported operatorRhude James EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| R And R MillDouglas, MNMSHA 2101836 | Construction Sand and GravelFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1979 | R & R Ready-Mix IncReported operatorDavid O LuedekeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ranier PitKoochiching, MNMSHA 2101732 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/23/1981 | Bowman Construction Company IncReported operatorDarwin JohnsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ranier Pit And MillKoochiching, MNMSHA 2102394 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/10/1982 | Koochiching County Highway DepartmentReported operatorKoochiching County Highway DepartmentReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ransom PitChisago, MNMSHA 2102740 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/1985 | P O Pederson IncReported operatorPederson Perry OReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rasmusson Forest Fuels IncSt Louis, MNNear VirginiaMSHA 2103879 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/2018 | Rasmusson Forest Fuels IncReported operatorDarwin Steven RasmussonReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rauk QuarryFillmore, MNMSHA 2102914 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/02/1985 | Pederson Brothers Of Harmony IncReported operatorJeff C Roverud; Curtis G RoverudReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| R B No 1Pine, MNMSHA 2102992 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/12/1993 | R B Aggregates-Gravel IncReported operatorR B Aggregates-Gravel IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ReclaimLake Of The Woods, MNNear RooseveltMSHA 2103783 | Crushed, Broken GraniteSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/01/2021 | Knife River MaterialsReported operatorKnife River CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Reclamation Crew (Pfaff)Hennepin, MNNear Maple GroveMSHA 2102805 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2019 | Barton Sand & Gravel Co.Reported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rediehs PitDouglas, MNMSHA 2100453 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/24/1994 | R & R Ready-Mix IncReported operatorDavid O LuedekeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Red Lake County PitsRed Lake, MNMSHA 2102854 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/28/1985 | Thorson IncReported operatorW T ThorsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Red ScreenBecker, MNNear HawleyMSHA 2103529 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/15/2008 | Lakes Paving IncReported operatorJack D MarquartReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Red Wing PitGoodhue, MNMSHA 2100582 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/12/1991 | Kinyon Concrete ProductsReported operatorKinyon Michael PReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Red Wing Ready Mix PitGoodhue, MNMSHA 2101300 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1979 | Knapp'S ExcavatingReported operatorKnapp'S ExcavatingReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Redwood Falls Kaolin ClayRedwood, MNMSHA 2102984 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1993 | Schmidt ConstructionReported operatorWilliam SchmidtReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
Use the mine name and reported location to investigate county parcel and title records, mineral rights, access and planning constraints. MSHA mailing addresses are addresses of record and may not locate the mine. Confirm the parcel and current ownership separately.
EPA mine-site redevelopment primer ↗Check official reclamation inventories and state or tribal programmes for documented hazards, project status and programme criteria. A matching name or an MSHA abandoned status alone does not confirm a programme match.
OSMRE abandoned mine land programme ↗Source: MSHA public datasets. Production history checks quarterly and annual mine production/employment records. Safety history checks violations, inspections and accident reports; other source coverage is available on each mine profile.