 A new business is coming to Bemidji that could help support and grow other companies in the Bemidji area. Magnum officially broke ground in Bemidji's industrial park today. The Fargo based company specializes in trucking, logistics, warehousing and equipment. Currently Magnum services the Bemidji area from either Duluth or Grand Forks. The new facility is expected to save on travel time. It'll save us a lot of miles because we we service this from Duluth or from from Grand Forks and now we can come directly from Minneapolis area to this part of the you know Minnesota and then do direct shipment so we'll save time and miles. The addition of Magnum's 6100 square foot facility in Bemidji's industrial parks expected to have an impact on the area. 10 new jobs will be added once the facility is complete. But really the impact is not just about what's happening on this site but what Magnum brings to the other companies in the area. I've talked to several who are so excited to have a trucking company of Magnum's capacity that will help them grow and help them develop as well. The new Magnum facility is expected to be complete in mid-February of 2018. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.