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Chum will distribute Thanksgiving dinner boxes with a drive-thru at Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on Monday, Nov.

23 from 10 a.m. to noon with 100 turkeys, and 200 turkeys at Chum’s downtown headquarters (125 N 1st Ave W) on Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon; 40 Chum2Go delivery spots are available Nov. 19—apply to Tina Breimon at tbreimon@chumduluth.org.

Mars Supply has been named a 2026 Outstanding Disability Employer by the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation, honoring the Duluth warehouse's inclusive hiring and training after Udac nominated the company for integrating employee Robert Webb into inventory and fulfillment roles.

Barkers Island Inn will host Project SEARCH, giving interns with disabilities hands-on training in hospitality roles such as housekeeping, maintenance, banquets, food service, front desk, and events at the 111 guest-room conference center.

Dairyland Power Co-op has canceled plans for the 625 MW Nemadji Trail Energy Center and asked the Wisconsin Public Service Commission to withdraw its permits, ending years of opposition from local residents, tribes, and environmental groups along Lake Superior's shore near Superior.

The Children's Area at the Main Library (520 West Superior St.) will close Monday, Nov.

2 for a four-to-five-week refresh that adds new furniture, a redesigned layout, and updated play space; children's materials will be in storage, and branches will carry the collection until a December reopening.

The City released the top 10 finalists in its third annual snowplow-naming contest, and voting will be open until 4 p.m. on Nov.

6; the winner will be revealed during the Christmas City of the North Parade on Nov. 20 and will ride in the plow.

Dairyland Power Coop has canceled plans to build the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center (625 MW natural gas) in Superior and asked regulators to withdraw permits, saying it will evaluate future needs and any new project would need permitting and review.

UMD launched Humanities in Action to curb brain drain and received a $2.5 million Mellon Foundation grant in December to fund 200 paid internships over five years; the program currently has five interns and will offer spring placements with the city, PAVSA, YMCA, CHUM, and other local nonprofits.