Arctic Cat plans major investments in Thief River Falls and St. Cloud

Thief River Falls (MNN) -- Minnesota-based Arctic Cat Inc. announced plans to invest nearly $27 million in its manufacturing facilities in Thief River Falls and St. Cloud.

Officials plan to invest approximately $26 million in its Thief River Falls facility for a new paint line and other facility improvements that are estimated to create an additional 39 jobs.

In St. Cloud, the company plans to invest roughly $400,000 in expanded assembly capability that is anticipated to add about 10 positions at its engine manufacturing facility located there. The company manufactures and assembles ATV and snowmobile engines at its Engine Manufacturing Division in St. Cloud.