Bob Kierlin’s frugality was legendary — he bought suits secondhand, never drove a fancy car, and even built his own wine cabinet in the basement one weekend, though he could certainly afford to pay ...

Founder of Fastenal and former Minnesota State Senator Bob Kierlon spearheaded the company’s growth and contributed to community development and philanthropy.

Born in 1939 in Winona, Kierlin grew up in a modest, German-Polish Catholic household and loved riding his bike around town ...

Weather was a considerable headwind during January, but daily sales growth increased following a recent lowpoint in December.