Mike McGowan: third-generation owner of ⁠⁠McGowan Water Conditioning and longtime volunteer firefighter. Join us for a conversation with a hometown business owner who’s been keeping Southern Minnesota’s water clean for over 70 years. Mike breaks down his sink-or-swim journey stepping into the family business—navigating generational pressure while carving out a path of his own. From water systems to fire calls, he shares about leadership, responsibility, and serving his community. Stay tuned for minute 1:42:31 , where Mike reflects on how firefighting has evolved and how rural departments are finding new ways to work together.

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