Construction materials provider to lay off employees in southern Minnesota, close facilities

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) - A construction company with locations in southern Minnesota has announced the layoff of nearly 300 employees.

According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Minnesota Paving and Materials will close 14 locations and lay off 297 employees across central and southern Minnesota.

Those locations include Mankato, New Ulm, Kasota, Owatonna and Comfrey.

According to its website, Minnesota Paving and Materials evolved from four local companies into a leading provider of asphalt, aggregate, and paving services across Minnesota.

The company has roots dating back to 1861.

According to DEED, the company’s last day in operation at those locations will be December 19.

The following are locations of Minnesota Paving & Materials that will be closing:

• 13983 Industry Avenue, Becker, Minnesota 55308
• 1905 3rd Avenue, Mankato, Minnesota 56001
• 45755 571st Avenue, New Ulm, Minnesota 56073
• 544 460th Street, Kasota, Minnesota 56050
• 1478 26th Street Northwest, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060
• 742 460th Street, Kasota, Minnesota 56050
• 14475 Quiram Drive, Rogers, Minnesota 55374
• 15900 158th Street West, Rosemount, Minnesota 55068
• 27593 County Road 2, Comfrey, Minnesota 56019
• 402 28th Avenue South, Waite Park, Minnesota 56387
• 440 33rd Avenue South, Waite Park, Minnesota 56387
• 502 S 33rd Street, St Cloud, Minnesota 56301
• 1010 158th Street West, Rosemount, Minnesota 55068
• 15001 Hudson Road, Lakeland, Minnesota 55043

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