West Fraser’s Bemidji, MN, Engineered Wood Plant Receives State Expansion Grant

West Fraser’s engineered wood plant near Bemidji, Minnesota, was one of three companies awarded a share of $4.2 million in business expansion grants from the state, KAXE reported (9-4-25).

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development said the three projects are expected to create or retain 587 jobs and leverage more than $270 million in private investment.

West Fraser plans to renovate an existing building and upgrade its operating site in Solway. The facility produces engineered wood products, including OSB and particleboard.

The project will receive more than $1 million through the state’s Job Creation Fund, with the company expected to invest $137 million. The project is expected to retain 132 jobs.