Nolan: New plant in northern MN will create hundreds of jobs

Louisiana Pacific has chosen northern Minnesota for a plant expansion that will mean hundreds of new jobs, according to U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan.

Nolan, the DFLer who represents Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, says details are being finalized but that the new siding manufacturing plant will likely be built in Cook.

Louisiana Pacific officials could not be reached for comment.

The company already operates a siding plant in Two Harbors. Nolan says the new facility will bring more than 400 jobs.

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"It's coming soon. They're just wrapping up some of the final considerations," Nolan said.

Nolan also touted the larger economic impact that the new plant could have in northern Minnesota by creating jobs in other fields like logging and trucking.

The company could receive nearly $50 million in taxpayer incentives for the project.

Nolan is currently in a tight re-election race with GOP candidate Stewart Mills. Nolan made the announcement at a small campaign rally in Brainerd.