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News and Events
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
Save the Dates – 3/10 and 3/12: Stainless Welding Technology Seminar
January 9, 2026
NORTHERN PLAINS SECTION ANNOUNCEMENT Save the Dates: Stainless Welding Technology Seminar3/10/2026 – Bismarck, ND3/12/2026 – Alexandria, MN AWS Northern Plains section is excited to announce and invite all members and quests to attend upcoming Stainless Welding Technology Seminar’s. Space will be limited to 20 people
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