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Designing a Lower Salt Future: Examining Chloride’s Environmental and Infrastructure Impacts

June 26, 2025

The following article is a peer-reviewed accepted manuscript submitted to the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. You can read the final published work through Taylor & Francis Online. Note:… [ Read More about Designing a Lower Salt Future: Examining Chloride’s Environmental and Infrastructure Impacts ]

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Climate Change and Flooding: A Challenge in Minnesota’s Backyard at Shady Oak Lake

June 5, 2025

Imagine you’ve found the perfect home—a beautiful lakeside property in Minnesota, nestled in a vibrant community with easy access to trails, parks, and your favorite local spots. Life here feels… [ Read More about Climate Change and Flooding: A Challenge in Minnesota’s Backyard at Shady Oak Lake ]

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Low Salt Design

May 28, 2025

The following article is a peer-reviewed accepted manuscript submitted to the ASCE Journal of Cold Regions Engineering. You can read the final published work on the ASCE Library. Note: you… [ Read More about Low Salt Design ]

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Rapid Disaster Response: Safety & Infrastructure Recovery

May 21, 2025

Athletes don’t show up to a championship match without practicing, actors don’t take the Broadway stage without having rehearsals, and diplomats don’t enter a negotiation with the intent to “wing… [ Read More about Rapid Disaster Response: Safety & Infrastructure Recovery ]

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Worthington WWTF: Constructing Improvements for Now and the Future

May 14, 2025

Over the past eight years, Worthington Public Utilities (WPU) has navigated the long and challenging process of modernizing their municipal wastewater treatment infrastructure. WPU is responsible for managing, operating, and… [ Read More about Worthington WWTF: Constructing Improvements for Now and the Future ]

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Limitless Playgrounds: Breaking Boundaries

April 29, 2025

Playgrounds have always been a cornerstone of childhood, offering spaces for fun, exploration, and social interaction. However, traditional playgrounds often come with limitations that can exclude people with different abilities…. [ Read More about Limitless Playgrounds: Breaking Boundaries ]

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Inspiring the Future: STEAM Education and Community

April 24, 2025

As the school year draws to a close, one truth remains: we have immense respect for our educators! Throughout the last quarter, our employees have been engaged in classrooms, competitions,… [ Read More about Inspiring the Future: STEAM Education and Community ]

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Preserving the Natural Environment Through Trenchless Technology

April 16, 2025

Popular romance stories often attribute love to the wind – ‘you can’t see it, but you can feel it’ (we’re looking at you, Nicholas Sparks). But taking love out the… [ Read More about Preserving the Natural Environment Through Trenchless Technology ]

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Connecting Communities through Parking Lot Design

February 20, 2025

Beyond Parking Lots: Can Better Designed Parking Lots Really Connect Communities? When you drive into a familiar or well-designed parking lot, you might not really notice it and go about… [ Read More about Connecting Communities through Parking Lot Design ]

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A Season of Hope and Community Impact

January 20, 2025

For many, the holiday season is synonymous with giving back. This sentiment rang true throughout Bolton & Menk locations across the region, showcasing our community impact through various initiatives. Raking… [ Read More about A Season of Hope and Community Impact ]

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