Lakes Gas purchases Hohl’s Propane

November 9, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

Lakes Gas, headquartered in Wyoming, Minnesota, acquired the propane operations of Hohl’s Propane in Baraboo, Wisconsin.

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Watch out for anhydrous ammonia contamination

October 13, 2022 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg discusses the importance of knowing the code and how to follow training instructions to safely handle NH3.

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PSI names interim CEO

June 16, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Power Solutions International (PSI) appointed current chief technical officer C. (Dino) Xykis as its interim CEO, effective June 1.

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Uncover digital marketing strategies

May 27, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

PERC’s 2022 Energy for Everyone Marketing Conference educated propane industry members on digital marketing tactics to improve marketing strategies.

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From left: Lance Gerry, school mechanic, Harrisburg, S.D.; Russ Nelson, school mechanic, Lennox, S.D.; and Eric Kracke, CHS certified energy specialist, are advocates of the transition to propane-fueled school buses. Propane buses in front of the 12,000-gallon bullet at the Harrisburg fill station. (Photo: CHS, Inc.)

CHS helps 5 school districts implement propane-powered buses

June 22, 2021 By Danielle Pesta

Through its Brandon, South Dakota, retail locations, CHS has helped five area school districts transition to propane-powered school buses.

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

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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