Great American road trip – by the numbers

October 4, 2023 By Dave Wager

Dave Wager’s great American road trip was made in the Minnesota Propane Association’s Ford Explorer with an EPA-approved autogas system.

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Propane Personality: Trent Hampton

October 2, 2023 By Chris Lewis

As CEO, Trent Hampton’s primary responsibility is to hire and retain top talent that will represent Lakes Gas. Learn more about his career in propane.

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Mergers and acquisitions. Photo: designer491/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Lakes Gas expands presence in South Dakota

September 18, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Lakes Gas completed its fifth acquisition in 18 months with the purchase of the propane and refined fuel operations of Northeast Oil in Rosholt, South Dakota.

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Nancy Mathison and Freddie Ridler stand on either side of Tony Smith from FRF Productions who lives streams the event. (Photo courtesy of RCC)

RCC’s annual user conference reaches 25-year milestone

August 17, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Rural Computer Consultants hosted its 25th annual customer seminar in June with more than 200 attendees, vendors and staff.

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The Midwest boasts a large ag market. (Photo courtesy of Co-Alliance Cooperative Inc.)

Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the Midwest

July 10, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Our quarterly series examines the unique geographical nature of the propane industry. This month, we look at the Midwest.

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Photo courtesy of Drew James productions

Faces & Places: June 2023

June 30, 2023 By LP Gas

Find images of propane industry professionals at the 2023 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo and LP Gas Hall of Fame.

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Propane marketer uncovers trucking solutions at LP Gas Growth Summit

June 27, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

Westmor Industries landed a new customer last year thanks to teamwork, perseverance, timing and its decision to attend its first LP Gas Growth Summit.

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Lakes Gas promotes 4, hires another

June 22, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Lakes Gas, headquartered in Wyoming, Minnesota, promoted four employees and hired a new one in the customer service side of the business.

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Propane school bus photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech

Propane autogas school bus going strong at 250,000 miles

May 30, 2023 By Brian Richesson

A 2011 Micro Bird propane school bus, operated by Crosby-Ironton Transportation in Minnesota, has reached 250,000 miles on a Roush CleanTech fuel system.

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United Energy Trading, Superior Fuel reach throughput agreement

May 5, 2023 By Brian Richesson

United Energy Trading LLC (UET) and Superior Fuel Co. partnered on an exclusive throughput agreement in which UET will provide wholesale propane from Superior’s rail terminal in Duluth, Minnesota.

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