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Laurentian Ranger District

Offices: Laurentian District Office

Address: 318 Forestry Road Aurora, MN 55705
Hours of Operation: April 28 – September 30, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, closed weekends, providing full services. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Phone: (218) 453-8650
Office Email: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov
Mailing Address: 318 Forestry Road Aurora, MN 55705

Additional Office Information

District Ranger: Adam Cochran

The Laurentian Ranger District in Aurora, Minnesota

Aurora is locates 60 miles north of Duluth, Minnesota.  Five other small cities are within 20 miles of Aurora.  

Surrounding rural communities also provide opportunities for housing outside Aurora.  The local economy is based primarily on taconite mining.  Tourism is also important, including income from all-season visitors.  Outdoor recreational opportunities include deer and small-game hunting, snowmobiling, downhill and cross-country skiing, biking and hiking.  Lakes and rivers for fishing, boating, canoeing and swimming are located within close proximity to all communities.  

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Last updated April 22nd, 2025