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Century-Old Holdingford Feed Mill Destroyed in Overnight Fire

State fire marshal investigators are working to determine the cause.

Overview

  • Dispatchers received multiple calls around 7:40 p.m. Sunday reporting flames and explosions at the Holdingford mill.
  • The blaze spread through the complex and left the facility a complete loss, according to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office.
  • Several area fire departments battled the fire overnight and ultimately extinguished it, with nearby grain bins still standing.
  • City officials asked residents to conserve water during suppression efforts to support firefighting operations.
  • No injuries were reported, and the owners thanked the community as neighboring feed mills offered assistance.