Community

For the second year, KL Engineering collected donations for the WayForward Pantry. The pantry requests nonperishable baking supplies to help families celebrate their holiday traditions. As always, the KL family showed some love and support for our community!

In November, two of KL’s team members went to the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Gala. This elevated event was a blast for KL’s Michael Ostendorf and Joshua Melby. The warm welcome was greatly appreciated from the Chamber, especially since we recently opened our Forest Lake office!

KL’s Sustainability Committee meets quarterly to explore ways to reduce waste and support community initiatives. One recent topic was Sustainable Gift Giving. Here are some ideas to make your holiday season a little greener: ✅Set gift-giving guidelines to avoid gifting or receiving unused items ✅Create handmade gifts using materials you already have ✅Give experiences like

KL Engineering completed the design for this 1.5-mile rural-to-urban roadway project. Following multiple phases of work, the Syene Road Reconstruction was officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony in November. Each improvement incorporated into the project is intended to enhance safety and support smoother travel for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. More information about the entire

This time of year has most folks thinking more deeply about gratitude and giving back to their communities. Giving Tuesday is a global event supporting nonprofit organizations. KL Engineering supports the things our employees care about by matching charitable donations they make each year. We have also participated in a WTS Toy Drive this year

The Ronald McDonald House has helped countless families when they are going through hard times with the health of their child. Some members of the KL Family have even benefited from their services over the years. In the spirit of giving, some KL team members took the time to volunteer with Augie’s Lunches with Love

Sunday, 11/15 was America Recycles Day. This nationally recognized initiative has long been dedicated to encouraging folks to reduce, reuse, and of course recycle where possible. Recycling typically brings to mind bottles and cans. But food waste also can be recycled, AND it can be a big problem when it isn’t. At least 20 percent

KL Engineering values every opportunity to connect with the community. This year, we proudly sponsored several local sports teams and organizations, including the Oregon Soccer Club. KL’s own Matt Regnier served as a coach for the club’s 7U team and couldn’t be more proud of the feisty, fun group of six-year-olds he had the pleasure

KL team members joined the UW–Platteville American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter for the 31st Annual ASCE Tom Nelson Benchmark Open late last month. KL was proud to sponsor a hole at this year’s event and glad to have members of the KL family take part in the fun!

NEXT WEEK TUESDAY, September 30, we open our doors and invite you in for a visit! Join us from 4–7 PM to meet our team, explore our space, and learn how KL Engineering delivers [A] Better Experience to our clients and teaming partners. Enjoy light refreshments, great conversation, and a chance to connect with professionals

We’re excited to welcome you to our new Forest Lake office! Join us for an open house on Tuesday, September 30 from 4–7 PM to meet our team, explore our space, and learn how KL Engineering delivers [A] Better Experience to our clients and teaming partners. Enjoy light refreshments, great conversation, and a chance to

At the end of August, some of the KL team came together for our third annual golf outing, and it was a hit! With perfect late summer weather and a little friendly competition, it was the ideal way to connect across teams and offices. We had a slightly larger turnout than last year, with representation