THIEF RIVER, Minn. (WRN) — A familiar brand on Wisconsin snowmobile trails faces an uncertain future with two plants in neighboring Minnesota suspending operations.
Textron Inc. confirmed that Arctic Cat manufacturing operations are being shut down at factories in both Thief River Falls and St. Cloud after planned production numbers for the first half of 2025 are met. The company says the closures are in response to the ongoing business conditions facing the power sports industry due to inflationary increases impacting consumer demand.
There have been no words indicating how many employees will be affected. In November, the company laid off 65 employees and furloughed more at its Thief River Falls location.