Prime Commercial/Residential Property Investment Opportunity
Site Description
Property is conveniently located at the intersection of Hwy 220/US-2 and Central Ave in East Grand Forks. Across the highway and on the west side of the property is commercial. The eastern side of the property is industrial. South of the property is residential, single-family housing.
Traffic counts are 10,900 in front of Circle K gas station and 9,432 westbound on Hwy 220/US-2 and 2,600 on 5th Ave NE.
East Grand Forks Water & Light Dept are the water and electricity utility providers. Xcel Energy is the natural gas provider.

Minnesota Dept of Transportation has plans for an entrance into the parcel in the upper northeastern corner, off of Hwy 220/US-2 and 3rd Ave NE displayed on a hypothetical layout, above.
The city’s development is guided by our Metropolitan Planning Office’s 2050 Land Use Plan for East Grand Forks. Within, discusses strategy, community & regional data, goals, and other helpful information.
- 2050 Land Use Plan: https://www.eastgrandforks.gov/249/Land-Use-Plan-Metropolitan-Planning-Orga
- City zoning map: https://www.eastgrandforks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6640/Zoning_Map2021
- City zoning requirements per type of location: https://www.eastgrandforks.gov/146/Planning-Documents
Considerations: Below is the map of American Crystal Sugar's subterranean wastewater line that bisects the property. Details known: 24-inch subterranean concrete wastewater pipe with a 30 ft easement. Roughly, 18 feet - 19 feet underground, material is assumed to be concrete.

Key Facts
Possible Incentives
EDA Gap Loan
Border Cities Tax Credits
Redevelopment Grant**
Demolition Loan**
Tax Abatement*
TIF- Housing*
*pending council approval
**state-city programs
Click the button below to read through the EDA's business subsidies rules on the bottom of the funding page.
Timeline
RFP Opens: July 1, 2026
Opportunity Webinar: July 9, 2026 at 10:30am
On-site Tour: July 21, 2026 at 4pm (rain date: July 22, 2026 at 10am)
Proposals Due: August 31, 2026 by 3pm
Applications Review: September 1 – September 4, 2026
Council Closed Session: September 8, 2026
Selection / Negotiation Period: September 9 – September 22, 2026
Public Developer Announcement: October 1, 2026
* Proposed timeline, subject to change
Watch Past Discussions
See how the property has been discussed in City Council meetings to get a sense of goals, interests, and priorities. Or watch the recent board meeting on how tax incentives will be used for future development projects.
Info Session
Register to attend the July 9th webinar at 10:30am via Teams. The presenters will cover more details on the property, history, past uses, environmentals, existing infrastructure, and more.
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