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Plumber, military veteran killed in trench collapse; family launches GoFundMe for expenses
Details of what caused the collapse are under investigation and those who wish to help the family with expenses can donate to the GoFundMe page. More here.
August 21, 2018
Death by Trench
Buried alive in Blue Earth County: How one contractor’s missteps took one life, shattered others and ruined his business.
June 6, 2018
Roadbuilding
Guest Blog: The 5 Most Dangerous Roads in the World
Whether you happen to be a thrill-seeking car enthusiast or a cautious traveler prone to carsickness, knowing what to expect on your upcoming commute is essential. Driving in foreign countries — where highway laws, motorist behavior and vehicle types can be remarkably different from those at home — often involves a strange mixture of terror and excitement. […]
October 23, 2013
Home
Unemployment rate for veterans at 10.9%
After the successful mission by U.S. and intelligence teams to bring down Osama bin Laden, U.S. Sen. Kay R Hagan, D-N.C., expressed her concern over the nearly 11% unemployment rate for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The National unemployment rate edged up to 9% in April and for the third consecutive month the economy […]
May 11, 2011
Roadbuilding
Yes, we should.
Looking at the latest Washington Technology it’s hard not to jump back from the screen at the sight of this headline: Should we care if a contractor dies in a warzone? WT makes the point that military deaths are quickly well publicized, “Meanwhile, contractors are seen as expendable or of little consequence, although they are […]
April 26, 2011
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