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13 states allow under-21 hazmat drivers for intrastate commerce

March 6, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Indiana is one of 13 states that allow truck drivers to get their HME at 18 instead of 21 for intrastate commerce.

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Lakes Gas expands Midwest footprint with Superior Gas Service acquisition

February 12, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Superior Gas Service of Marshfield, Wisconsin, becomes Lakes Gas’ 60th staffed location.

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Worthington Enterprises acquires Hydrostat’s propane tank distribution and refurbishment business

December 5, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

Hydrostat, based in Rice, Minnesota, supports commercial and residential solutions throughout the Midwest.

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Westmor Industries adds Connor Holt to truck and trailer division

November 7, 2025 By Chris Markham

Holt will serve customers in the propane and petroleum industries throughout Minnesota.

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California reigns, while 2024 propane gallon sales recede

November 6, 2025 By Brian Richesson

California is No. 1 in retail propane sales for the fourth straight year, and Michigan has finished as the runner-up each time.

This article is tagged with California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, November 2025, Opening Delivery, Pennsylvania, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane sales, renewable propane, Texas, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Wisconsin and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, Featured, From the Magazine

Lakes Gas reopens Minnesota location

August 12, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The reopening is part of a broader company initiative to reinvest in the small, rural communities that are vital to its heritage and operations.

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Superior Fuel Co. acquires Kotaco Fuels’ Park Rapids, Minnesota, division

May 8, 2025 By Chris Markham

With the acquisition of Kotaco Fuels’ Park Rapids, Minnesota, division, Superior Fuel Co. expands its regional footprint.

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The 2024 Propane Construction Research Program includes data from nearly 2,000 projects.(Infographic courtesy of PERC)

PERC releases results from 2024 Propane Construction Research Program

March 11, 2025 By Chris Markham

Findings from the 2024 Propane Construction Research Program show that propane can reduce a home’s CO2 output by 35 percent.

This article is tagged with Arkansas, emissions, home heating, Minnesota, North Carolina, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), South Carolina and posted in News

2025 LP Gas Rising Leader: Tyler Kelly

March 7, 2025 By LP Gas

Learn more about Tyler Kelly, a 2025 LP Gas Rising Leader and director of trading for CHS Inc. in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

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2025 LP Gas Rising Leaders discover the right opportunity

February 10, 2025 By Brian Richesson

See the recipients of the 2025 LP Gas Rising Leaders award.

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