Phillips County News - One Nation, Under God

After 40 years of shimmying up poles for Northwestern Energy, Bill Granlund is trading poles... electrical for fishing. The guest of honor was treated to a relaxing evening Friday night when friends, co-workers, and family from across the state gathered to wish him well in his next chapter of life... retirement. Linemen from Billings, Helena, Hamilton, Roundup, and Glasgow converged on the town for the evening to honor one of their own.

Bill was joined in the celebration by his wife, Kim; daughter Kaycee and son-in-law, Trent Parks and granddaughter Peyton of Billings; daughter Kristi and s...