ENERGY
Biodiesel content schedule
The minimum biodiesel content in diesel fuels required by Minnesota Statute
is currently 20%. As a reminder, on October 1st, the state goes back to 5%.
• For the months of October – March, diesel must contain at least 5% biodiesel.
• From April 1st - 14th, diesel must contain at least 10% biodiesel.
• From April 15th – September 30th, diesel must contain 20% biodiesel.
• #1 diesel is exempt from the biodiesel requirement year round.
• The amount of biodiesel required in a #1/#2 blend will depend upon the blend
ratio of the two products and the required bio content of the #2 diesel during that time
of the year.
Mid-County Energy’s new
5,800 gallon fuel truck.
Back on the road with Mid-County
After only six months as a driver
for Mid-County Energy, a serious
family emergency caused Rich
Smith to return to his hometown of
Aledo, Illinois.
Rich Smith
Petroleum Delivery
(952) 466-3720
“My father had heart surgery,
and died the week after,” Rich said.
“And my mom couldn’t take care of
herself.”
Rich knew he needed to help his
mother cope with all the diffi cult
aspects of such a major life event.
This included selling her home and fi nding a suitable place for her
to live. So, Rich and his family left his position at Mid-County, and
moved back to Aledo. He was able to return to his previous job,
hauling fuel for Blick and Blick Oil.
In mid-September, Rich and his family moved back to
Chanhassen. That way, the kids could return to the same schools
they used to attend, and travel time to sporting events is much
shorter. Rich believes that returning to Minnesota was the best
decision for his family. He said everything they need is nearby, and
there are more opportunities for the entire family.
“I stayed in touch with Mid-County the whole time I was gone,
in case I came back,” Rich explained. “They were always open to
rehiring me, which made it easy to move back.”
Returning to work at Mid-County as a fuel driver was a perfect
fi t. Rich is glad that he did not need to fi nd a new job somewhere
else, and start from scratch, but at a place where he already knew
the job and the people. He also enjoys the country landscape on
his fuel delivery routes. For Rich, it’s like the best of both worlds. He
is close enough to the city for his family to enjoy the benefi ts, but
he also gets to see the fi elds and farms everyday—a reminder of his
rural upbringing, and something that makes him happy too.
Mike Rolf is Mid-County Energy’s newest petroleum driver.
After spending thirty-three years working indoors
at an offi ce equipment business, Mike was ready
for a change. He wanted a job where he could
get outside on the road, a job that did not require
wearing a “shirt and tie” everyday. He decided to
pursue a Commercial Driver’s License, and soon
after discovered Mid-County Coop.
Mike Rolf
Petroleum Delivery
(952) 466-3720
“I walked in the door and talked to Quay and Bill,”
Mike recalled. “They were friendly, and we had a
great talk. They invited me back for an interview.”
After accepting a position with Mid-County Energy
in August, Mike was sent to St. Cloud for further
training for propane delivery.
www.midcountycoop.com
Mike and his wife Marlene have two children, Krista
(33) and Dillon (23). Mike was born and raised on
his family’s farm near Bongards. After his father
passed away and his mother moved into a senior
living facility, Mike and Marlene acquired 8 acres of
the original farmland and live there today.
One of Mike’s great passions is motorcycles. He
owns two.
“I have probably driven two million miles in my
life,” Mike said. “I’ve been riding since I was ten
years old.”
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