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Simonson Lumber is celebrating its 97th year of business in 2010. Many changes have taken place since 1913, when Nels Simonson first established the company. Along with the full line of superior building products from foundation to roof, Simonson Lumber is proud of the many services it has to offer its customers. The growth of Simonson Lumber began as a seed in the mind of Nels Simonson. At 60 years of age, Nels started building a lumber business out of sheer determination. Nels Simonson was born in Denmark and came with his family to St. Paul when he was eight years old. His father worked on the railroad. While Nels was still a youngster, he went to work in the railroad round house. in the 1890's the family moved to St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.