HERMANTOWN — The Yard Lumber & Supply, formerly Minardi Lumber, is now under new ownership.
John Bodine and his family own and operate the business with expanded product offerings for builders and homeowners across the region.
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In addition to a curated selection of windows, doors, decking and siding, the Yard offers professional window and door installation for proper fit, weather protection, energy efficiency and long-term performance in the Northland climate.
Bodine brings industry experience to serving contractors, remodelers and homeowners.
His sister, Lisa Bodine Harala, acts as a silent partner in the new venture, as well as for Maureen + Associates, a Duluth-based interior design studio and materials supply business.
As their parents were going through the final stages of life, Bodine had difficulty finding a job in the area. That’s when they purchased Maureen + Associates.
In March, they began leasing Minardi Lumber and eventually purchased the company from Dean Minardi and his family.
They renamed it the Yard Lumber & Supply in May as a separate entity to build on the services of Maureen + Associates, which primarily focuses on kitchen or bathroom remodels.
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