Given a sentence in English, provide an equivalent paraphrased translation in German that retains the same meaning both through the translation and the paraphrase.
One example: The NBA season of 1975 -- 76 was the 30th season of the National Basketball Association .
Solution is here: Die Saison 1975 - 76 der National Basketball Association war die 30. Saison der NBA.
Explanation: This is a correct and accurate translation from English to German because the translated paraphrase retains the main message that between the years 1975-1976, the 30th NBA season occurred.

Now, solve this: The village of Mineral Hills and the city of Stambaugh were consolidated with the city of Iron River with effect from 1 July 2000 .
Solution:
Mit Wirkung vom 1. Juli 2000 wurden das Dorf Mineral Hills und die Stadt Stambaugh mit der Stadt Iron River zusammengelegt.