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heavy construction equipment
Coverage of heavy construction equipment in the Nexus archive.
- You dig it? New SPPS trades initiative producing early apprenticeship successes
Saint Paul Public Schools launched a skilled trades program called the Sandbox Classroom, teaching students to operate heavy construction equipment. The program partners with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 to provide apprenticeships, with half of the students securing jobs two weeks after graduation. Early participants highlight the program's hands-on approach and potential for high-paying careers.
- Bridge hit by commercial vehicle closes Interstate 840 eastbound in Rutherford County
Interstate 840 eastbound near the speedway in Rutherford County is closed after a commercial truck hauling heavy construction equipment struck a bridge. The incident caused the bridge to be damaged, leading to the closure of the highway.