Nelson Wood Shims

06/03/2026

A big congratulations to our Accounting Intern, Joe Sutherland! 🎓👏

We are proud to celebrate Joe’s graduation and all of the hard work and dedication that helped him reach this milestone.

Thank you for everything you do as part of our team - we know you are going to accomplish amazing things! Congratulations, Joe! 🎉

05/29/2026

Are you doing spring cleaning and need to find a new home for some of your treasures? 🏠🖼️🛋️ Donate gently used furniture, appliances, and building materials to the Itasca Habitat ReStore and help support affordable housing in our community and keep usable goods out of landfills. The City of Cohasset MN Spring Cleanup will be taking donations on ...

📆Sunday, May 31
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

📆Monday, June 1 &
Tuesday June 2
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Are you doing spring cleaning and need to find a new home for some of your treasures? Donate gently used furniture, appliances, and building materials to the Itasca Habitat ReStore and help support affordable housing in our community and keep usable goods out of landfills. Visit the City of Cohasset page for more details https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18gABQQYQi/

Sunday, May 31
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, June 1 &
Tuesday June 2
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
305 NW 1st Ave
Cohasset, MN

This spring cleaning event is open to City of Cohasset residents only. Itasca County residents outside of Cohasset can bring donation items to our ReStore in Grand Rapids or one of the four outlying canister sites in Itasca County.

05/26/2026

From May 22nd through June 8th, you can support New Beginnings Pregnancy + Family Support simply by shopping at Super One Foods. Every dollar helps provide compassion, hope, practical support, and encouragement to those who need it most. 🍼🍎🛒

05/21/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day.
We are grateful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Wishing everyone a safe holiday as we remember those who gave so much. ❤️🤍💙

05/19/2026

Today we’re celebrating a special milestone at Nelson Wood Shims - congratulations to Seth Harsha on 5 years with our team! 🎉

Seth works as a Production Laborer on our South Line and also serves on our Safety Committee, helping make our workplace safer and stronger every day. We appreciate his hard work, dedication, and positive attitude over the past five years.

Thank you, Seth, for everything you do. We’re grateful to have you on the Nelson Wood Shims team!

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Emma Bluntach, the recipient of this year’s Nelson Wood Shims Scholarship! ✨🎓

We are incredibly proud to support such a hardworking and talented student as she takes the next step after graduation. Emma’s dedication, ambition, and bright future ahead make us beyond excited to see all she will accomplish.

Congratulations, Emma - we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you! 👏

05/12/2026

Thank you to the Cohasset EDA for the kind words and recognition! We are proud to have been part of this community for over 6 decades and grateful for the support from the people and businesses that make this area such a great place to live and work.

At Nelson Wood Shims, community means everything to us, and we’re honored to continue growing, working, and giving back right here in northern Minnesota. 🌲🚣‍♂️💙

Did you know? Nelson Wood Shims has been serving our community for 66 years!

They specialize in the manufacturing of wood shims and wood products, as well as distribute building materials that are sold at retail. Nelson Wood Shims plays an important role in making our community a great place to live and work.

We are proud to have businesses like this contributing to our local economy.

Visit their website: www.shims.com

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05/10/2026

Today we celebrate all the amazing mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures who give so much love, strength, and support every day. Thank you for all you do - today and every day.

From all of us at Nelson Wood Shims, we wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day filled with love, joy, and time with those who matter most. 💐

05/07/2026

Nothing says MN Fishing Opener quite like our annual NWS Fish Fry! 🎣🐟

We had a great time celebrating with our team and kicking off opener weekend together. A huge THANK YOU to Jason Savage for preparing all of the food for us, including his famous homemade tartar sauce - everything was absolutely delicious! 👏🔥

We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and successful fishing opener weekend. Good luck out on the water! 🎣🚣‍♂️

05/06/2026

We’re hanging out at the Grand Rapids High School Job Fair today! 😎

Curious about what we do? Looking for opportunities? Just want some free swag? We’ve got you covered - stop by and chat with us!