The large amounts of recent snow have kept local businesses on their toes.
Del Matteson, co-owner of L&M Fleet Supply out of Grand Rapids, Minnesota has noticed an uptick from last winter. L&M carries a variety of snow related products, from snowblowers and roof rakes to ice melt products.
L&M works with several manufacturers to maintain adequate supplies. If one company cannot keep up with demand, they will switch to another to ensure customers have options when they need a product, he said.
“We live in this market, so we understand the need,” Matteson said.
Ray Coulter of Esko has kept busy since the snowstorm in November clearing roofs. The Army Veteran works as a handyman providing a variety of services, including snow removal.
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The recent warm weather caused snow to melt, resulting in ice dams or large icicles on roofs. The ice can weigh down gutter systems and cause them to break, or it can creep under shingles to find a way inside homes and cause issues.
