Lakes Gas Co. founder dies at 94

November 7, 2017 By Clara Richter

Howard Sargeant was a past president of the Minnesota Propane Association and was awarded the Brusinger Award for distinguished service to the industry.

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Retailers coping with challenges of record-low temperatures

January 8, 2014 By Kevin Yanik

A later-than-usual crop drying season. Significant supply delays at propane terminals. And then a sudden polar vortex and…

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Cochin reversal project creates pipeline pressures

October 30, 2013 By Kevin Yanik

Forty percent of Minnesota’s propane is brought in through the Cochin Pipeline, according to the Minnesota Propane Association’s…

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Cylinder theft keeps propane retailers searching for solutions

October 24, 2013 By Kevin Yanik

One propane retailer discusses how it’s working to prevent cylinder theft.

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Longtime retailer Forster dies

August 9, 2013 By LP Gas

Tony Forster, who owned two propane companies and dedicated his career to the industry, died Aug. 7.

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