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Duluth
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Duluth. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. BusinessNorth
- ➤ 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. WDIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WDIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WDIO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KSTP
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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