Breaking News - Posted: 11/6/03

Polaris facility will bring 300 new jobs to Wyoming

Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Thursday at a press conference commended the decision by Polaris Industries Inc. to build a new product development facility in Wyoming, MN, saying it illustrates the company's longstanding commitment to providing high-quality jobs in the state.

"Polaris was born here, has grown into a power sports powerhouse here, and the company's North Star logo is an institution in the North Star state," said Gov. Pawlenty.

The governor's remarks came during a joint news conference with Polaris President and CEO Tom Tiller, who announced that the company would build a 100,000 square foot facility in Wyoming. The building will be home to engineering, design and development personnel for Polaris' line of all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft and Victory Motorcycles.

Construction is expected to begin in 2004, should be completed in late 2005, and is expected to cost about $25 million.

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