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Itasca County ranks four census tracts for Opportunity Zone application
Summary
The board approved a ranked list of four census tracts to submit to Minnesota DEED for Opportunity Zone designation: #1 Census Tract 4808.03; #2 4808.05; #3 4810.01; #4 4805, and directed staff to complete the application before the June 30, 2026 deadline.
The Itasca County Board voted 5–0 on June 2 to approve a ranked submission of four census tracts to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for Opportunity Zone consideration. Commissioners directed staff to complete and submit the application materials to DEED by the June 30, 2026 deadline.
The approved ranking lists Census Tract 4808.03 as the county’s top choice, followed by 4808.05, 4810.01 and 4805. County staff and commissioners noted Opportunity Zone status can attract long‑term private capital via Opportunity Funds and could be especially relevant to rural investment this designation round. The board’s motion directed staff to finish the application and authorized necessary signatures.
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