Alex Tech & Community College offers popular diesel mechanics program

By ANDREA JOHNSON, Minnesota Farm Guide Assistant Editor
Sep 4, 2014
Sep 4, 2014

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By ANDREA JOHNSON, Minnesota Farm Guide Assistant Editor

Alexandria Technical & Community College celebrates an important anniversary next year – 50 years offering diesel mechanics training.

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