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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Concerns about heating season preparations
September 15, 2017 By James Guyette
Recent mild winters and global factors spark added concerns about heating season preparations.
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Ammonia contamination episodes bring acute safety, operational risks
June 15, 2015 By James Guyette and LP Gas
An incident involving ammonia contamination can create caustic consequences for your propane business. “It can be a business…
Read More Founder of Northwest Gas, industry leader dies
March 13, 2015 By LP Gas
The Minnesota Propane Association announced that Robert (Bob) Gorham, founder and former owner of Northwest Gas, died March…
Read More Propane industry mourns loss of longtime safety leader
January 23, 2015 By LP Gas
William “Bill” Mahre, owner of Propane Technical Services and a longtime safety advocate in the propane industry, died…
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State executives reflect on summer fill, supply
November 12, 2014 By LP Gas
Six association directors from the Midwest share how their members prepared for fall crop drying and the winter…
Read More Minnesota rail terminals to offset some lost Cochin supply
September 16, 2014 By LP Gas
Two more rail terminals in Minnesota are now capable of handling more propane, just in time to meet…
Read More Will federal intervention help ease supply, distribution issues?
July 24, 2014 By Kevin Yanik
Propane leaders reach out to legislators, agencies in effort to strengthen supply, distribution chain after last winter’s struggles….
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Canadian pipeline’s approval a reminder of what U.S. is missing
July 17, 2014 By Kevin Yanik
The Canadian government approved a pipeline June 17 that will move oil from Alberta, Canada, to the Pacific…
Read More Supply disruptions, price spikes deliver tight, tough winter heating season
April 21, 2014 By James Guyette and LP Gas
As the term polar vortex entered the nation’s lexicon, many propane providers and their customers were wishing a…
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