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KLST Abra Celebrates 30 Years Anniversary

June 27, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The KLST Abra franchise marked its 30th anniversary serving Minnesota consumers on June 13. Founded in 1995 by Kedrick and Louann Johnson, along with their sons Scot and Todd, the KLST Abra franchise began with a single shop on Carson Avenue in Elk River, Minn. The business has since grown into a multi location enterprise. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Minnesota

PGW Auto Glass Acquires 13 Dakotaland Autoglass Locations

June 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

PGW Auto Glass, LLC announced that it has acquired Dakatoland Autoglass, the independent distributor of automotive replacement glass, paint and related supplies in the Upper Midwest.  Based in Sioux Falls, S.D., Dakotaland operates 13 locations in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. The acquisition was effective as of the close of business May 30.  […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, PGW Autoglass, South Dakota

AASPMN Announces New Board of Directors

May 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASPMN) announced its new board members, including Andrea Ossowski, Blue Rock Refinishing Solutions, Roseville; and Greg Kasel, Downtown Tire & Auto, Hastings. Kasel is serving on the AASPMN Board of Directors for his second time, having also served from 2013 – 2018. They will join the other […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Board of Directors, Minnesota

AASPMN Awards 23 Scholarships to Automotive and Collision Repair Students

May 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASPMN) announced it has awarded twenty-three scholarships totaling $19,000 to help automotive service and collision repair students pay for tuition or tools during the 2025-26 school year. The scholarships are $500 or $1,000 each and are made possible by the generous donation from the Minnesota State I-CAR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Minnesota, Scholarships

Classic Collision Opens New Repair Facilities in Tennessee and Minnesota

April 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC has opened two new collision repair facilities in Memphis, Tenn. and Eden Prairie, Minn., expanding the company’s national presence. With the latest opening, the Atlanta, Ga.-based collision repair operator now operates 333 facilities across the United States.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Classic Collision, Minnesota, Openings, Tennessee

AASPMN Introduces Legislation to Clarify and Strengthen Minnesota Law on Insurance Claims Handling and Settlement Offers

March 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

AASPMN has been working closely with lawmakers in the Minnesota Senate and House on legislation to strengthen protections for insurance policy holders and repair shops in their dealings with the insurance industry. Senate File 2209, sponsored by Senator Wesenberg – GOP – Little Falls, and House File 1322, sponsored by Representative Huot – DFL – […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, legislation, Minnesota

Applications Open for AASPMN Scholarships

January 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASPMN) will be awarding up to $20,000 in scholarships to select students enrolled in post-secondary automotive or collision repair programs. Scholarship awards will be $500 – $2,000 per student and can be used for tuition or tool purchases. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Minnesota, Scholarships

Colours Acquires Auto Body Specialties

January 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colours Inc. announced the acquisition of Auto Body Specialties (ABS) with locations in Mankato, Minn. and Mitchell, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Watertown, S.D. ABS was founded in 1950 by Harley and Sallie Roddel. With a commitment to providing quality service and products, they continued to expand from the original store to five locations. In 1980, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colours Inc., Minnesota, PBE Distributor, South Dakota

Root Insurance Expands Auto Insurance to Minnesota

January 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT) announced the availability of Root Insurance in Minnesota. The insurer now serves drivers in 35 states, extending its auto insurance product availability to over 4 million registered drivers in Minnesota and covering more than 77% of the U.S. population. “We’re excited to bring an easy, technology-driven, car insurance option to Minnesota, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Minnesota, Openings, Root Insurance

AASP-MN Announces 23rd Annual Race for Automotive Education February 24-27

December 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers on Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced the 23rd Annual Race for Automotive Education is planned for February 24-27 at ProKart Indoor Racing, Burnsville, Minn.  The event serves as the Alliance’s primary fundraiser for its Automotive Education Fund, which provides financial resources to support automotive students, enhance automotive programs, and raise awareness […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Fundraiser, Minnesota, Scholarships, Workforce Development

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