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The propane industry made it through the winter heating season relatively unscathed. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Smoother deliveries, suitable supply characterize 2022-23 winter

April 25, 2023 By James Guyette

Training, education and planning are being credited for smoother deliveries and suitable supply during the winter of 2022-23.

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Propane proves reliable on the farm amid unpredictable weather

July 19, 2022 By Chris Lewis

Propane marketers and their agriculture customers expect the unexpected as the number of severe weather events rises around the country.

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This article is tagged with agriculture, California, Deb Grooms, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Mike Newland, Minnesota Propane Association (MPA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane irrigation engines, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), weather and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The facility promotes autogas refueling. (Photo courtesy of Minnesota Propane Association)

Dual-use propane dispenser promotes safety, market growth

June 3, 2021 By Chris Lewis

The Minnesota Propane Association and the Minnesota Propane Education Promotion and Safety Council collaborated on a unique autogas dispenser.

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Lakes Gas is among a handful of Minnesota retailers in LP Gas’ Top Retailer rankings. Photo courtesy of Lakes Gas

Propane Fuels America: Minnesota

April 9, 2021 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas’ Propane Fuels America series is an exclusive state-by-state look at how LPG helps to fuel the U.S. economy.

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“E pluribus unum,” one out of many, must be the spirit of the propane industry. Photo: iStock.com/scyther5

Communicating for a successful future

January 13, 2020 By Joe McCarthy

Newly installed state association leaders stress the importance of telling propane’s story as a means of forging a successful path for the industry.

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Minnesota Propane Association hires executive director

May 7, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Dave Wager will take over as the Minnesota Propane Association executive director on January 1, 2020, when Roger Leider’s term comes to a close.

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This article is tagged with Minnesota, Minnesota Propane Association (MPA), people news, Roger Leider, state association and posted in News

The chemical formula for propane adorned Mahre’s license plate. Photo courtesy of the Mahre family.

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Bill Mahre

April 2, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A propane industry journeyman establishes strong safety presence in Minnesota and beyond through work in the courtroom and association.

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Propane association executive provides insight on supply

June 11, 2018 By Brian Richesson

At the Propane Education & Research Council’s April meeting in Atlanta, Roger Leider, executive director of the Minnesota Propane Association, offered some insight into his state’s propane supply picture.

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PADD Focus: LPG on the move

June 8, 2018 By LP Gas

Mariner East 1 pipeline came back online and propane exports to Asian countries were on the rise in 2017.

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This article is tagged with energy transfer partners, Gulf Coast, Minnesota, Minnesota Propane Association (MPA), Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane exports, Roger Leider, state association, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. propane supply and posted in Data Information

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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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