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News Release: 9/4/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 4, 2025125 LIVE Welcomes Randy Stocker as New Community Engagement ManagerROCHESTER, MN — 125 LIVE is proud to announce the addition of Randy Stocker as the organization’s new Community Engagement Manager. A long-time advocate for community connection and engagement, Randy brings a wealth of leadership experience and passion for building strong relationships throughout Rochester and the surrounding area.In his new role, Randy will focus on strengthening partnerships,
Insurance Journal Names Atlas Insurance Brokers a 2025 Top 100 P&C Agency in the U.S.
ROCHESTER, Minn. (August 19, 2025) – Insurance Journal magazine has ranked Atlas Insurance Brokers, LLC at #49 on its annual list of the Top 100 Property & Casualty Insurance Agencies in the United States. Atlas is also recognized as the largest agency in Minnesota based on agency revenue. This marks the eighth consecutive year Atlas has been featured on the Top 100 list. The agency’s rankings over recent years include #51 in 2024, #55 in 2023, #65 in 2022, #74 in both 2021 and 2020, #88 in 2019, and #87
Rochester International Airport’s All-Weather Landing System Earns “Commercial Airport Project of the Year”
Rochester International Airport (RST) earned the “Commercial Airport Project of the Year” award from the Great Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (GLC-AAAE) for its recent, significant upgrade to the airport’s all-weather landing systems. The award was presented July 26th to RST Executive Director John Reed at the GLC-AAAE Annual Conference in Moline, Illinois. The recognition celebrates RST’s multi-year effort to implement a Category II Instrument Landing System (CAT II ILS)
How to Launch a Successful Trucking Business: A Roadmap to Profitability
Starting a trucking business requires more than just a truck and a driver’s license. It’s a complex operation that demands financial planning, industry knowledge, regulatory compliance, and strategic marketing. Whether you’re an independent owner-operator or planning to build a small fleet, your success will depend on a combination of preparation and execution. Here’s what it takes to launch a profitable trucking business.Determine Your Niche and Market Demand Before you invest in equipment, you need to
