Costco

It has been several months now since the work was done to clear the trees on the site of the future Costco store. So where is that project at right now? St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis says they are planning to close on the sale of the land in a few weeks.

The goal is to help find a place for kids to skate while the new Costco is being built and their park is being "relocated".

The city will receive just over $3.5 million for the sale of the land. The money from the land sale is being used to buy an additional 49 acres at George Friedrich Park and Talahi Woods, both in southeast St. Cloud.

Costco is moving into town. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis has confirmed that Costco is the major retailer planning to move into the Heritage park land.

The state of Minnesota minimum wage stays steady at $9 per hour. Costco has decided to raise it's minimum wage to $13 per hour with pay potential up to $22.50 per hour.