Tag: minnesota

Fifth Time the Charm?

Sen. John Marty, (DFL-Roseville), is proposing a billboard moratorium. It would allow no new billboards and no replacing of damaged existing billboards. He’s tried this before, though, never successfully. He also brought a bill in 2021, 2009, 2007, and all the way back to his first legislative session in 1989. So […]

Company of the Day: 94 Outdoor

Company:  94Outdoor Advertising Headquarters:  300 11th Street North, Sartell, MN 56377 Markets:  Minnesota Phone: (320) 249-5625 Email: 94OutdoorAd@gmail.com 94Outdoor owns a double sided digital billboard and a double sided static billboard in Minnesota.  Insider talked with the company’s owners Jeff and Stacy Blonigen. How did you get interested in the out home business? […]

Customs confiscates 1,088 counterfeit Watchfire LED screens

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.  Last week the Customs department intercepted a shipment of 1,088 counterfeit Watchfire LED screens having an estimated value of $1.5 million had the screens been genuine.  The screens were confiscated at the International Falls Minnesota port of entry. Insider’s take:  One more reason […]

Upper Midwest Road Trip

Insider drove 583 miles  in the upper midwest midwest this week.   First leg: Minneapolis airport to Alexandria, Minnesota to meet with investors.  Insider saw a Minneapolis billboard with a Naegele nameplate.  When will the plate be changed?  Lots of Franklin Outdoor boards on the way to Alexandria off I-94. […]