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February 23, 2024 Ability Pioneers, Disability News & Services, In the Community, Supporting the Mission

In a world where opportunities are often weighed against preconceived limitations, the title “You Never Know What People Can Do Until They’re Given a Chance” serves as a powerful reminder of the untapped potential residing in every individual. This sentiment ...

June 6, 2022 In the Community, News, Products

MDI featured in Material Handling 24/7  No two industries are alike. Neither are any two warehouses, factories or production processes that play a significant role in their success. Needs are shaped by the industry, geographic position and purpose in the ...

July 26, 2021 Ability Bash, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission

Mark your calendar for the sixth annual Ability Bash!  Join us on September 30, 2021. The event will be virtual and can be viewed here: https://one.bidpal.net/abilitybash2021  We’re looking forward to another fantastic evening all in support of providing career opportunities ...

February 9, 2021 In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission

MDI appoints northeastern MN entrepreneur Megan Kellin to board of directors MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – MDI announced that it has appointed Megan Kellin to its board of directors. Megan is an entrepreneur and publisher who owns several businesses in northeast Minnesota, ...

September 11, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, In the Community, Supporting the Mission

MDI recognizes National Direct Support Professional Week September 10 to 16.  Human service professionals are crucial to supporting people with disabilities in the community. To recognize the accomplishments and contributions made by direct support professionals to people with disabilities, MDI in ...

July 19, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission

  A celebration was held at the MDI facility in Hibbing on Friday, July 14, to recognize nine MDI employees for their completion of Work Skills 101, an in-house training program developed and launched by MDI in April 2017. The ...

July 19, 2017 For Employees, In the Community

This month Gary Flesland retired as Operations Manager of the Hibbing facility after 44 years of service to MDI, effective July 7. Andy Tracy was promoted to the Hibbing Operations Manager position, filling the vacancy created by Flesland. Rod Wood, ...

July 12, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission

  19 MDI employees volunteered at the Area 11 Special Olympics Golf competition in Blaine, MN on June 11. The event had record participation with approximately 100 attendees, mostly from the southern Twin Cities – Waconia, Edina, Eden Prarie, etc.  Volunteers also had the ...

June 14, 2017 Disability News & Services, In the Community, News, Products

  Plastics are playing a central role at a nonprofit that’s helping hundreds of people — both with and without disabilities — have better lives. Minnesota Diversified Industries Inc., a maker of plastic corrugated sheeting, totes and trays, is a ...

June 7, 2017 For Employees, In the Community, News, Products, Supporting the Mission

  On Tuesday, MDI, broke ground on a new 35,000-square-foot plant that will replace their existing 100-year-old building in Hibbing. This facility will cost more than $5 million and is as part of a $9 million expansion of its northern ...