Good morning, Duluth.

ALLETE, Inc. is now part of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners — the company will remain in Duluth under its current leadership.

Shareholders will receive $67 per share in cash while stock trading was suspended on Monday before opening on the New York Stock Exchange.

ALLETE completed its acquisition on Monday, Dec.

15 (after state approval) promising $200M in benefits, including a one-year base rate freeze and $50M in credits for Minnesota Power customers in Duluth while preserving local leadership and planning a five-year grid expansion, with backing from CPP Investments and Global Infrastructure Partners.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland serve more than 200 kids daily with a Lincoln Park teen center offering a music recording studio, esports lab, theater — and a cafe.

It also provides a $20,000 Youth of the Year Scholarship that gives $5,000 per academic year to help teens plan for their future.

Operation Taconite began on Dec.

10 to break ice and keep commercial traffic moving on the Northern Great Lakes – the Coast Guard Cutter SPAR is working in Duluth and Superior ports while more icebreakers are planned as conditions worsen.

Consumer Reports advises local shoppers to explore secondhand gifting for the holiday season by checking resale sites + local thrift stores for quality home goods and electronics while avoiding used items like baby products and health-related goods.

Antique Appraisals

12-3 p.m. — The Depot Foundation — Free entry — Bring your antique for a free appraisal by expert Denny Mager from Northern Specialty.

Frozen The Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — Experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen with beloved songs and a powerful tale of family and acceptance.

Jólabókaflóð: Holiday Book Flood

10 AM – 2 PM — The St. Louis County Depot — Free entry — Celebrate the Icelandic tradition of book sharing with free books, cocoa, and festive entertainment.

Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical

2:00 – 4:30 PM — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — Experience the magical tale of love and family from Disney's iconic Frozen on stage.

Bentleyville Tour of Lights

5-9 p.m. — Bayfront Festival Park — Free admission — Experience the enchantment of festive lights and holiday cheer in a winter wonderland setting.

IIHF World Junior Championship: USA vs Finland

6-7:30 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — $20 admission — Experience the excitement of junior ice hockey as USA takes on Finland in a thrilling match.

Climes Live: Music, Pizza & Brews

7-10 p.m. — Fitger's Barrel Room — Food and drinks available for purchase — Enjoy poignant music by Climes alongside delicious pizza and brews in a cozy setting.

Duluth Novelists Monthly Meetup

1-3 p.m. — Wild State Cider — No entry fee — Collaborate with fellow novelists to enhance your writing craft and projects.

Epilepsy Support Group for Adults in Duluth

6-7 p.m. — Caribou Coffee — Free entry — Connect with others in a supportive environment to share experiences about managing epilepsy.