Economic development official outlines housing study and potential business interest in Kandiyohi

Sheri Wegner, representing Economic Development, introduced herself to the Prinsburg City Council on Jan. 6 and outlined plans to complete a housing study by the end of the year. She told the council that partners are prepared to assist with outcomes, that she administers housing funding requests and collaborates with daycare providers, and that a few companies have expressed interest in locating in Kandiyohi.

Wegner said she would keep in touch with the city administrator about plans to tour a local care facility and about Prinsburg’s housing needs. The council’s minutes record no formal motion or vote tied to this presentation; the item was recorded as an informational update and a lead for future coordination between the city and economic development partners.

The presentation could affect future council work on housing and workforce issues; Wegner’s timeline places the study’s completion before the end of the calendar year and she signaled readiness to assist with funding requests and recruitment efforts.