Council Advances Plans for New $450 Million Belgium Potato Processing Plant “Agristo” in GF

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks City Council is moving forward with plans for a new $450-million potato processing plant in Grand Forks at the Fufeng site. “Agristo” a Belgium company plans to build the plant.

Agristo to Establish First U.S. Potato Processing Plant in Grand Forks

Agristo to Establish First U.S. Potato Processing Plant in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Agristo, a Belgian family-owned potato processing company, has announced plans to construct its first North American facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Over the past three years, Agristo has collaborated with local potato growers, conducting trials with European potato varieties. The company had considered various Midwest locations but has now… Continue reading Agristo to Establish First U.S. Potato Processing Plant in Grand Forks

New Potato Processing Plant Worth $500 Million Set to Open in Grand Forks

Agristo to Establish First U.S. Potato Processing Plant in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Officials have announced a new $500-million potato processing plant will be built in the Grand Forks area.

Grand Forks Council Advances Fufeng Corn Processing Plant Amidst Increased Debate

More Fireworks As Grand Forks Council Moves Fufeng Corn Processing Plant Forward GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) More fireworks during the Grand Forks City Council meeting. There was no public hearing tonight regarding the proposed Fufeng corn processing plant, but an audience member tried to override the Council’s vote to move it forward.

Significant COVID-19 Outbreak Confirmed at Grand Forks Plant, Awaiting Full Test Results

Major Outbreak Of COVID-19 Confirmed At Grand Forks Plant, Not All Test Results In GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Officials have confirmed a major outbreak of COVID-19 AT LM Wind Power in Grand Forks. The Health Department says 68 more people have tested positive for Coronavirus in the past 24 hours. * Officials say the current… Continue reading Significant COVID-19 Outbreak Confirmed at Grand Forks Plant, Awaiting Full Test Results

Claims Suggest Officials Knew About COVID-19 Issues at Grand Forks Plant Well Before Shutdown

Claims Made Officials Were Aware Of COVID-19 Problem At Grand Forks Plant, Long Before Shutdown GRAND FORKS, NDA (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks Attorney tells TRF News that he’s interviewed multiple employees from LM Wind …

Report on Employee Injury at American Crystal Plant in Crookston

Report Of Employee Burned At American Crystal Plant In Crookston CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of an employee being burned early Thursday morning at the American Crystal Sugar plant in Crookston, Minnesota. We’re still waiting for more details from corporate headquarters.

American Crystal Sugar Fined for 121 Emission Violations at Moorhead Plant

Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has fined American Crystal Sugar Company $12,000 for failing to meet air permit standards at its Moorhead sugar beet processing facility. The violations stemmed from failed emissions performance tracking on two boilers in the fall of last year. Reports submitted by the company revealed 121 emission… Continue reading American Crystal Sugar Fined for 121 Emission Violations at Moorhead Plant

BREAKING NEWS: Early Sunday Fire Reported at Potato Processing Plant Near Jamestown, North Dakota

BREAKING NEWS: Report Of Fire At Potato Processing Plant By Jamestown, North Dakota Early Sunday JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Firefighters and an ambulance called to a report of an active fire at a potato processing plant by Jamestown, North Dakota early Sunday morning.

Uprising at Turkey Processing Plant in Thief River Falls

Turkey Plant Revolt In Thief River Falls THIEF RIVER FALLS,, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have reports of a bit of a revolt at the Northern Pride turkey processing plant in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, after several workers tested positive for COVID-19.

Opponents Voice Concerns Over $352 Million Grand Forks Corn Milling Plant

Critics Of $352-Million Grand Forks Corn Milling Plant Speak Out GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Several critics of a proposed corn milling plant spoke out during the Grand Forks City Council meeting.

Amid Protests, Grand Forks Council Approves Land Annexation for Fufeng Corn Processing Plant

Despite Threatening Protests, Grand Forks Council Annexes Land For Fufeng Corn Processing Plant GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks City Council voted to annex land for a new, massive corn processing plant on Monday, despite threatening protests by some.

MCI Announces Closure of Bus Manufacturing Plant in Pembina, ND

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) Closing Bus Manufacturing Plant In Pembina, ND PEMBINA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An employee says they were told this Thursday that the MCI bus manufacturing plant in Pembina, North Dakota will close by the end of the year.

Man Airlifted After Accidental Shooting at Minn-Dak Plant

Man Airlifted After Accidental Shooting at Minn-Dak Plant

RICHLAND COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 24-year-old man was airlifted to Fargo following an accidental shooting in the parking lot of the Minn-Dak sugar beet plant near Wahpeton, North Dakota, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 12:23 p.m. when the Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a shooting that had taken place… Continue reading Man Airlifted After Accidental Shooting at Minn-Dak Plant

Minnesota Governor Visits Iron Range to Announce New U.S. Steel Plant for Pellet Production

IRON RANGE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be on the Iron Range today for the grand opening of a new, pellet production plant used in the production of steel.

Drilling Operations Scheduled Today at Prairie Island Nuclear Plant in Red Wing, Minnesota

RED WING, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Authorities are alerting people of a drill at the Prairie Island nuclear power plant in Red Wing, Minnesota on this Tuesay.

UPDATE: Grand Forks Firefighters Successfully Contain Ammonia Leak At Simplot Plant on Friday Night

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Grand Forks firefighters got an ammounia leak under control at the Simplot potato processing plant Friday night. No injuries reported.