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Stainless Steel Seminar – March 10 & March 12
February 11, 2026
AWS Northern Plains Section is excited to announce and invite all members and guests to attend upcoming Stainless Steel Welding Technology Seminars. Pick the day that works best for you: Tuesday, March 10 or Thursday, March 12. The content will be the same on both days. Topic: Weld Engineering
Behind the Mask Contest – March 4
February 5, 2026
Greetings AWS Northern Plains Section Members & Friends, Northern Plains Sections Annual Behind the Mask Welding Contest will be on March 4th, 2026, at Northland Community & Technical College (1101 Highway One East, Thief River Falls, MN 56701). The Contest is open to all currently
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