Associated General Contractors of Minnesota - Wed January 31, 2024
AGCMN Honors Leadership, Safety, Diversity, Projects
At its inaugural AGC Honors event Jan. 16, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota (AGCMN) recognized individuals and companies for outstanding contributions and commitment to Minnesota's commercial construction industry....
Minnesota Equipment - Wed January 31, 2024
Minnesota Equipment Hosts Its 2024 Govt./Commercial Day in Rogers, Minn.
Minnesota Equipment held its 2024 Gov't. / Commercial Day on Jan. 11 at its facility in Rogers, Minn. After several years of absence due to COVID-19 and a building fire last year, the company was finally able to host its open house....
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Wed January 17, 2024
MnDOT Receives Federal Funds to Move Forward With NLX Planning
The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced it has received $500,000 in federal funds to advance the planning of the Northern Lights Express (NLX) passenger rail project. The federal grant provides funds to begin preliminary work on the project, which will provide four, round-trip, daily passenger rail trips from Minneapolis to Duluth/Superior....
Office of Governor Walz - Tue January 16, 2024
Gov. Walz Announces $17.4M for Transportation Projects in Minn.
Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced on Jan. 3 $17.4 million for eight construction projects in the Twin Cities Metro and Greater Minnesota to improve transportation infrastructure that supports economic growth....
Associated General Contractors of Minnesota - Tue January 16, 2024
AGCMN Releases 2023-2024 Minnesota Industry Assessment
Associated General Contractors of Minnesota released the 2023-2024 Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment results. This valuable tool provides a unique snapshot of the projected Minnesota construction market, construction business challenges and other influences that impact the architect, engineering and construction (AEC) economy....
Road Machinery & Supplies Co. - Fri January 05, 2024
VIDEO: St. Louis County's New Equipment Better Serves Taxpayers
The St. Louis County Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining 3,000 mi. of northern Minnesota roads in its territory. With many of those being rural miles that wind through the Superior National Forest and up to the Canadian border, it's a much larger task than maintenance of well-manicured suburban roadways....
Minnesota National Guard - Tue December 19, 2023
Minnesota National Guard Recognizes MnDOT as Yellow Ribbon Company
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) was recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event at the State Capitol on Dec....
Office of Gov. Tony Evers - Tue December 19, 2023
States Seek Second Federal Grant to Replace Blatnik Bridge
Gov. Tony Evers, together with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, announced Dec. 4 their state transportation agencies have requested more than $1 billion in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Bridge Investment Program (BIP) to replace the aging John A....
Road Machinery & Supplies Co. - Tue December 19, 2023
Acquisitions Lead to Diversification, Spark Growth for Byron, Minn., Company
Chris DeCook started DeCook Excavating Inc. in Byron, Minn., in 2004. He knew hard work and quality customer service would lead to success, but he never imagined his business would eventually include five separate companies and more than 170 employees....
Road Machinery & Supplies Co. - Tue December 05, 2023
VIDEO: People Drive Growth, Success of Southwest-Minnesota Company
In 2026, Duininck Inc. will celebrate 100 years of operation. In that time, jobs, equipment and applications have changed. One constant has been the foundation of its sustained excellence: people. "One of our core values is valuing the person as a whole," said Courtland Acosta, equipment manager....
