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.

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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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Jarco welcomes Darin Wilmes as regional sales manager

January 16, 2025 By Chris Markham

Darin Wilmes brings 16 years of sales experience to Jarco as the company’s regional sales manager.

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California on top again for propane sales

December 16, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson breaks down the top 10 states for propane gallon sales.

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Lakes Gas division managers celebrate the company’s 65th anniversary. (Photo by Samantha Greiner)

LPG Spotlight: Lakes Gas

September 6, 2024 By Chris Lewis

Lakes Gas, a Wyoming, Minnesota-based propane retailer, is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year.

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Gas Equipment Co. has cut the ribbon on its new branch location in Mankato, Minnesota. (Photo by Brittany Bowman, Greater Mankato Growth.)

Gas Equipment Co. opens new location in Minnesota

August 21, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

Gas Equipment Co. opened a new branch location in Mankato, Minnesota, to serve customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

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Propane gallon sales increase in 2022; California tops the list

February 1, 2024 By Brian Richesson

California held off Michigan for the second straight year to become the No. 1 state for retail propane sales. The final tally in millions of gallons: 539-531.

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