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#126 | From the Ground Up: A Legacy of Breaking Barriers & Land Stewardship
What does it mean to build a legacy that honors both family and the land? Mother-son duo Pattie and Tim Krengel of Krengel Brothers Tiling came from humble beginnings in Mapleton, Minnesota. Their story is one of breaking barriers, serving the community, and teaching the next generation to be good stewards of the land. Uncover the deep roots of their family business in rural America in this episode.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:38 Starting Krengel Brothers Tiling
04:30 Pattie’s role
07:08 Samson the dog
10:18 Expanding the business
14:13 Tim's Early Involvement
16:10 Pattie's morning routine
19:26 Pattie's Place
24:53 Tim joins the business
30:46 Remembering Harold
34:39 A love for the outdoors
41:04 Pattie's achievements
44:44 LICA trips & friendships
50:09 What drives Pattie
52:16 Importance of community
1:00:46 Advice from Pattie
1:02:37 Growing up in Mapleton
1:04:45 Pattie and Harold
1:06:01 Appreciation
1:13:31 Closing remarks
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- #22 | The Evolution of Drainage: A Journalist’s Perspective
- #13 | Advocacy & Water Management Practices
- #9 | Behind the LICA Creed: “All Wealth is Generated By the Land”
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