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High-Octane Intel: Is Premium Fuel Actually Better for Your Vehicle?

We’ve all been there: standing at the pump, staring at the different buttons, and wondering if that extra $0.40 per gallon for the "Super" or Continue Reading

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Unmasking the Yard Tunnelers: The Tiny Troublemakers Behind Your Springtime Lawn Drama

Every spring, as the snow melts and your lawn finally reappears, you expect to see green grass, maybe a few hopeful sprouts… not a miniature highway Continue Reading

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Beyond the Seasonal Cycle: What 29 Years of Diesel Data Means for Your Operation

For nearly three decades, diesel followed a rhythm as predictable as the seasons themselves. But if you feel like the "old rules" don't apply anymore, Continue Reading

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Centra Sota CEO Jeff Johnson: Why the 2026 Farm Bill Matters to Our Local Economy

In a Letter to the Editor published by the St. Cloud Times on February 25, 2026, our President and CEO Jeff Johnson discusses the critical need for Continue Reading

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Centra Sota Installs AEDs Across Rural Locations to Improve Emergency Response

New equipment helps bridge long ambulance response times in the communities we serve At Centra Sota, we often talk about being involved in our Continue Reading

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At What Temperature Does Diesel Freeze?

Winter is officially here, bringing with it the freezing temperatures some of us dread and some of us love. If you've ever wondered whether your car Continue Reading

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Adam Johnson Named 2025 MN Certified Crop Adviser of the Year

Congratulations to Adam Johnson on being named the 2025 MN Certified Crop Adviser of the Year! Adam has been with Centra Sota for 22 years and Continue Reading

Eight people stand beside a Centra Sota Cooperative truck on a dirt lot, with buildings and equipment in the background.

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Centra Sota Breaks Ground on New Albany Energy Facility

Centra Sota Cooperative is excited to announce that we have officially broken ground on a brand-new Energy location in Albany—marking a major Continue Reading

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Helping Central Minnesota Farmers Secure Agriculture Grants and Funding

Applying for grant funding may sound overwhelming, but our team can help you. Right now, there's $1.4M available for grant funding to help farmers Continue Reading

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Propane: The Energy That Does It All

At Centra Sota, we don’t just sell propane—we believe in it. Why? Because propane is one of the most versatile, reliable, and safe energy sources Continue Reading