05/30/2026
End of an era, and a brand-new chapter! đ¸
Last nightâs Rock Ridge graduation wasnât just a celebration for the incredible graduatesâit also marked my final assignment after a rewarding 27-year career with the Mesabi Tribune.
I want to say a heartfelt thank you to this amazing community. Thank you for welcoming me into your lives, your homes, your schools, and your games, and for trusting me to tell your stories for nearly three decades. Your support has meant the world to me. I also want to thank my co-workers for their decades of friendship and support.
While Iâm stepping away from the newspaper, Iâm definitely not stepping away from the camera or the Iron Range. I am incredibly excited to announce the launch of my own digital news site, Full Range Media! I will also be working closely in association with Iron Range Today to keep bringing you the local stories that matter.
With this new chapter, I am now officially available for freelance and contract bookings, including:
Corporate & Commercial Marketing
Professional Headshots
Individual Photo Experiences (Senior portraits, family sessions, weddings, and special events)
Please keep an eye on this page for updates, and head over to follow and support my new ventures online:
đ FullRangeMedia.org
đ MarkSauerPhotography.com
Keep reaching out with your story ideas. You are the heartbeat of this amazing region and the stories are just beginning!
Thank you all again for an incredible 27 years. The best is yet to come!
