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July 6, 2017 Supporting the Mission

  On July 11, Amazon Smile (a division of Amazon) will offer more than 100,000 deals exclusively for Prime members, making it one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Plus – when you shop, Amazon gives. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your ...

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 ...

May 24, 2017 Disability News & Services, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission

  Andy Tracy and Dayle Klebs, MDI employees, attended Hibbing High School Awards Night. Sierrarose Nelson and Tiffani Hauti-Sanders each received $1,000 scholarships on behalf of MDI Success at Work Committee. Congratulations!

May 24, 2017 Disability News & Services, News, Supporting the Mission

  Whether in the arts or service, in education or research, nonprofit organizations can have a profound effect on their communities. They can only live up to their lofty goals, however, if they can pay the bills and balance the ...

May 18, 2017 Disability News & Services, In the Community, News, Products, Supporting the Mission

  “MDI will break ground on a new plant near Hibbing, Minn., as part of a $9 million expansion of its northern Minnesota operations. The company recently purchased land for the new 35,000-square-foot plant that will replace MDI’s existing 100-year-old ...

May 3, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, News, Supporting the Mission

  Last year at the Ability Bash MDI raised fund for a program called WorkSkills 101. The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for employees to grow both personally and professionally. Grand Rapids Herald-Review has the full story HERE

May 2, 2017 Disability News & Services, For Employees, In the Community, News, Supporting the Mission

  MDI announces that its board of directors has appointed Y. Elaine Rasmussen to its board. Rasmussen is chief executive officer (CEO) of Social Impact Strategies Group and will join MDI’s board effective immediately. Rasmussen brings over 20 years of experience in leading positive change and organizational development. ...

April 13, 2017 Disability News & Services, In the Community, Supporting the Mission

  Mobility Mania – Accessibility for All is a group of individuals in the Grand Rapids Area dedicated to identifying and addressing accessibility issues, promoting accessibility awareness, and improving accessibility across Northern MN and beyond. The group is comprised of community members, service providers, government ...

March 22, 2017 Disability News & Services, In the Community, Supporting the Mission

  On Saturday, March 18th, over 280 people came “dressed to Impress“, showing off their best costumes in support of Special Olympics Minnesota. The 2017 Polar Plunge was held at Zorbaz on Pokegama Lake and Grand Rapids plungers raised more than $58,000. Marcus ...

March 16, 2017 Supporting the Mission

  Amazon is celebrating its #1 ranking in customer satisfaction by the ACSI! Today, March 16, Amazon will donate 5% (10 times the usual donation rate) of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to MDI. Get started at smile.amazon.com/ch/41-1801370.