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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed ScreenerSt Louis, MNNear ElyMSHA 2103639 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/16/2014 | Low Impact Excavators, Inc.Reported operatorJohn J WavrinReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Reed Screen P-187Clay, MNNear HawleyMSHA 2103257 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/18/2018 | Holcim - MWR, Inc.Reported operatorAmrize LtdReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rental #1Ramsey, MNNear Elk RiverMSHA 2103332 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/19/2002 | F.M. Frattalone Excavating & Grading, Inc.Reported operatorFrank M FrattaloneReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Rental PlantBig Stone, MNNear Beardsley MNMSHA 2103752 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/02/2012 | Fridgen Ex & TilingReported operatorTom J FridgenReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rental Track ScreenSt Louis, MNNear ElyMSHA 2103461 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/14/2020 | Louis Leustek & Sons IncReported operatorAaran Harold LeustekReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Research LaboratoryItasca, MNMSHA 2102648 | Iron OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/10/1986 | United States Steel CorpReported operatorUSX Corp (United States Steel Corp)Reported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| R-F Gross X NelsonSt Louis, MNMSHA 2100273 | Iron OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/24/1980 | Rhude & Fryberger IncReported operatorRhude James EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Richards PitHouston, MNNear CaledoniaMSHA 2103328 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/02/2023 | Comstock Trk, Inc.Reported operatorKeith R ComstockReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| RIDDELL CONSTRUCTION CO.Cottonwood, MNMSHA 2101827 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/27/1999 | Riddell Construction IncReported operatorWarren RiddellReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Riesgraf PitScott, MNMSHA 2102842 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/06/1985 | Yahnke ConstructionReported operatorYahnke ConstructionReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rifle Hill QuarryFillmore, MNMSHA 2100034 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/26/1986 | Kappers Aggregates IncReported operatorRemortel Jack VanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rikke Pit & MillYellow Medicine, MNMSHA 2101251 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1979 | Ken Rikke GravelReported operatorKen W RikkeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Riprap # 1Lake Of The Woods, MNNear AuroraMSHA 2103779 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/24/2017 | Minn-Dak Asphalt, IncReported operatorKilen BoeReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| RITEWAY-VITALIS AGGREGATE PITChisago, MNMSHA 2102948 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/01/2001 | Riteway-Vitalis AggregatesReported operatorHarold VitalisReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| RIVERSIDE SAND & GRAVELOlmsted, MNNear OronocoMSHA 2103283 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/29/2007 | Riverside Sand & GravelReported operatorKevin M MonsonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Road RunnerKanabec, MNNear MoraMSHA 2103614 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/20/2009 | Northland Aggregate IncReported operatorChristopher TilbergReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Road Runner Screen-ItKanabec, MNNear OgilvieMSHA 2103350 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/15/2007 | B & H Material Co.Reported operatorKeith HassReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rochester Asphalt & ConcreteOlmsted, MNNear ByronMSHA 2103813 | Sand, Industrial NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/18/2019 | Rochester Asphalt & ConcreteReported operatorRoyal J Johnson Jr; Matthew JohnsonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rochester Sand & GravelOlmsted, MNMSHA 2101119 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/04/1983 | Quarve & Anderson CompanyReported operatorQuarve & Anderson CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rock Creek Pit And MillPine, MNMSHA 2102443 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/22/1979 | P O Pederson IncReported operatorPederson Perry OReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rock Lake PlantCrow Wing, MNNear HillmanMSHA 2103723 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/17/2025 | Dirt Doctor IncReported operatorWilliam A SnidarichReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rock Ridge ResourcesBecker, MNNear Detroit LakesMSHA 2103033 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/24/2022 | Ernest C Anderson Gravel & Ready Mixed IncReported operatorErnest J AndersonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rock & Rip RapClay, MNNear FeltonMSHA 2103491 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/04/2017 | Dunham Gravel IncReported operatorDavid K Dunham; Velma M DunhamReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rock River Wash PlantPipestone, MNMSHA 2103019 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/24/1993 | Winter Concrete ProductsReported operatorWinter William AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rock TrommelYellow Medicine, MNNear CanbyMSHA 2104060 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/17/2025 | Duro Rock Supply CoReported operatorRodney Dean PaskewitzReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| ROCKVILLE #1 QUARRYStearns, MNNear RockvilleMSHA 2100022 | Dimension GraniteSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/13/2021 | Cold Spring Granite CompanyReported operatorPatrick Alexander; Michael O'ConnorReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rockville Shop Stearns, MNNear RockvilleMSHA 2101749 | Dimension GraniteSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/12/2009 | Cold Spring Granite CompanyReported operatorPatrick Alexander; Michael O'ConnorReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rogalla PitSt Louis, MNMSHA 2102736 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/1985 | Mc Lean Construction CompanyReported operatorLeslie OlsenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rolle Ready Mix PitSt Louis, MNMSHA 2100598 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/01/1982 | Rolle Ready MixReported operatorRolle Ready MixReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Romac HillOlmsted, MNMSHA 2102750 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/04/1983 | Quarve & Anderson CompanyReported operatorQuarve & Anderson CompanyReported 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.