The History of Midwest Auction Co. and Minnesota Implement in Grand Meadow, MN - Conrad Clement

Machinery Pete explores the rich history of Midwest Auction Co. and Minnesota Implement (Founded April 1969 by Conrad Clement) in Grand Meadow, MN by pulling together 11 legendary farm auction/equipment men all with roots going back to Midwest Auction Co. in Grand Meadow, MN in the late 1960's,1970's and 1980's for a fun discussion about their memories of the farm auction/equipment business back in the day up through today. Pete kicks off the conversation by talking to Conrad Clement, who went on of course to buy Featherlite Trailers in 1988. Pete talks with Brad Grafe, owner/founder/President of Valley Transportation Services, Andrew Hamilton from Dexter, MN, Bill Goldammer from Mitchell, SD, Phil Jacobson from Grand Meadow (Gehling Auction Co.) Duane Grafe (started Grafe Auction in 1959), Danny and Tom Blank with former Blank Implement, Bob Daily with Daily Auction Co. in Colo, IA, Dick Gotvald of Hills, MN and Jeff Thorsen (with Hamilton-Maring Auction Group). All these auction/equipment men are connected back to Midwest Auction Co. and Minnesota Implement in Grand Meadow, MN back in the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's. Immense knowledge and experiences shared throughout this conversation with Machinery Pete. Farm Auction/Equipment Legends sharing what they know. www.MachineryPete.com

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