Entries Tagged Minnesota

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Septic and Portable Restroom Side Gig Blossoms Into Full-Service Sewer Company

Second-generation owner Derrick Nelson has transformed his father’s part-time septic and portable restroom venture into a steadily growing, well-diversified wastewater business

February 19, 2025

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Business Ownership Stresses Give Contractor Lessons About Work/Life Balance

Ben Smith experienced the dark side of business growth and in the process learned some valuable lessons about trusting your team and delegating responsibilities

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Tracked Hydroexcavators Provide Environmentally Friendly Solution to Customers

Units outfitted with tracks allow Minnesota’s GreenWay Environmental to tackle jobs in sensitive, hard-to-access areas

November 18, 2020

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Best of the Decade: Teamwork Ensures Safety

Safe hydroexcavation takes two sets of eyes and an understanding of all potential risks

October 20, 2020

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Location Is One of the Most Important Parts of Starting a Business

There are many options to consider when it’s time for you to pick a spot to start or grow your company

New Heights of Productivity

A fleet of portable vacuum loaders keeps crews busy removing gravel from thousands of rooftops

December 18, 2018

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Stay Comfortable on the Job Even in Extreme Cold

Heated workwear technology is growing as a way to keep workers safe and increase productivity

December 18, 2018

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Lost Wedding Ring Found During Routine Sewer Cleaning

Sarah Wolff’s ring had been missing for more than a year when a public works employee in Big Lake, Minnesota, noticed it moving through a sewer line

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Advice and Investments in Equipment Doubles Revenue for Drain Cleaning Contractor

New technology and the advice of trusted industry veterans guide a sewer and drain company into new territory.

December 19, 2017

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Risk Is Worth the Reward for Hydrovac Company

Minnesota hydrovac specialist eyes next move after building a 12-truck operation with two locations in just eight years.

October 23, 2017

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Hydroexcavating Contractor Helps Out in Hurricane Harvey Aftermath

Minnesota’s Davids Hydro Vac owner and family travel south to assist with rescue efforts following Hurricane Harvey

September 06, 2017

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One-Man Show

Go-it-alone contractor’s only workday companions are reliable equipment and a passion for customer-oriented drain cleaning service.

December 20, 2016

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Minneapolis Drain Cleaner Responds to Post-Election Vandalism

Ben Smith offered his services free of charge when he came across a couple homes tagged with derogatory graffiti.

November 17, 2016

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Trench Collapse Kills Worker In Minnesota

Man had been completely buried for 20 minutes before rescuers reached him.

August 04, 2016

Ruptured Lateral Puts Trenchless Specialists to the Test

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Ruptured Lateral Puts Trenchless Specialists to the Test

In addition to an unusual configuration, 400 feet of line was leaking at every elbow joint — from manhole to the 22-feet-deep mainline.