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Rydell purchased the dealership from his father in 1976, and under his leadership, it expanded to more than 70 dealerships in numerous states.
By Doug Barrett Jun 10, 2021 | 7:58 AM The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation honored one of the founders of JLG Architects with the 2021 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award. The award was presented to the family of Lonnie Laffen. Laffen passed away last year. In presenting the award EDC Board Chair Jonathan Holth said “Lonnie loved Grand Forks and that came out in everything he did.” Laffen died in December. In addition to serving as JLG president for 31 years he was elected to the North Dakota Senate where he served eight years. The award is each year at the EDC...