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ThompsonGas makes its seventh acquisition of 2020

September 9, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

ThompsonGas, headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, purchased Pirkl Gas Inc., a propane provider based in Owatonna, Minnesota.

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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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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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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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