Iron Range Youth in Action is a youth organization in Northern Minnesota. With over 400 youth participants in 13 schools and 37 communities, IRYA is a driving force with a mission to bring positive changes to the communities of Northern Minnesota.

IRYA is completely youth run. Youth make decisions as to the direction the organization will take. From basic service learning projects to million dollar economic development projects, IRYA youth have their hands in making positive changes to many people's lives.

IRYA promotes youth leadership to its highest level and asks youth to make a difference in the lives of others.

Iron Range Youth in Action was started in 1996 by St. Louis County Commissioner Liz Prebich and the PARTNERS board. Liz had a vision of hundreds of youth across Northeastern St. Louis County out in their communities using their voices in public policy and civic volunteering on a very large scale. Backed by St. Louis County Commissioners Mike Forsman (left) and Steve Raukar (right), Liz worked with the PARTNERS board members to create a youth organization that would reach out to thousands of youth.