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Council moves to pursue redevelopment grant for Tri Valley site and proposes downtown TIF feasibility study

Crookston City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Council authorized applying for a redevelopment grant to demolish and ready the Tri Valley building for redevelopment and endorsed starting a downtown redevelopment strategy including a proposed TIF feasibility study to align with MnDOT's 2027 Highway 2 project.

The Crookston City Council voted to apply for a redevelopment grant to remove the Tri Valley building, prepare the parcel for redevelopment and pursue funding tools to leverage MnDOT’s planned Highway 2 work. Staff described the project as a redevelopment application (preferred over a demolition‑only grant) and estimated total project costs in the $600,000–$650,000 range, with a required 50% local match (roughly $300,000).

Council and staff discussed funding options if the grant…

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