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Wed February 07, 2018

Soo Locks to Close for Winter to Allow Crews to Tackle Maintenance Work

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) The Great Lakes navigational locks at Sault Ste. Marie closed for the winter season Jan. 15, enabling the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to handle a variety of maintenance projects....

Wed January 24, 2018

Rising Great Lakes Water Levels Keep Michigan Firms Busy

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) Rising water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are keeping shoreline stabilization, dock and hoist companies in Michigan busy. The Army Corps of Engineers said water levels for the two lakes averaged 580 ft....

Wed January 24, 2018

Industry Professionals Kick Off 2018 at Northern Green

Northern Green, the green industry education and trade show held Jan. 2 to 4 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, helped successfully launch the industry into 2018. The event continues to serve outdoor environment professionals who need a personal and professional recharge....

Wed January 24, 2018

SDLG Adds TranSource to Its Network in South Dakota

SDLG has appointed TranSource Truck & Equipment (TranSource) as its official dealer in South Dakota. The appointment reflects SDLG's continued efforts to expand and strengthen its North American dealer network by partnering with seasoned, expert dealerships that know their markets well, providing superior service and support to SDLG's customers....

Wed January 24, 2018

Alex Lyon & Son Conducts Series of Auctions in Ohio

Undeterred by Ohio's often unpredictable weather, Alex Lyon & Son conducted a series of three auctions in the state beginning with an auction in Dayton, Ohio, on Jan. 11th. The auction company moved on for a sale in New Philadelphia, on the 12th before wrapping up with an auction in Columbus, Ohio on the 13th....

Wed January 24, 2018

Geofoam Helps Solve Challenges on Stadium Renovation

When the structural revitalization of Kansas State University's Memorial Stadium began in November of 2013, engineers and builders turned to a unique construction material to solve some complex engineering challenges....

Wed January 24, 2018

Fabick Cat Expands Morbark Territory in Wisconsin, Michigan

Morbark LLC announced the territory expansion of Fabick Cat to now serve the needs of its industrial equipment customers throughout the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Fabick Cat also carries the full Morbark equipment line in the southern portions of Missouri and Illinois....

Wed January 24, 2018

Minnesota State Fairgrounds Slated for $11.1M Upgrade

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota State Fairgrounds is getting an $11.1 million face-lift. The State Fair's board of managers approved $7.2 million in capital improvements and $3.8 million in maintenance projects for the coming year....

Wed January 24, 2018

AGC Teams Up to Present Minnesota Construction Summit

Associated General Contractors of Minnesota (AGC), the Association of Women Contractors (AWC) and the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) joined forces on Jan. 9 and 10 to offer the Minnesota Construction Summit, a 1.5 day comprehensive construction industry conference....

Wed January 24, 2018

JOB Rentals and Sales Now Offers Gorilla Hammers to Its Customers

JOB Rentals and Sales, a full-service heavy equipment rental, sales and service company, located in Jeffersonville, Ind., recently added Gorilla Hydraulic Breakers to its fleet. Customers will now have 600 to 13,500 ft....