New Hampton Sara Lee plant draws interest

The Economic Development Director in New Hampton says he’s had somebusinesses nibble at the idea of using the soon-to-close Sara Lee bakeryplant there. Sara Lee plans to close the plant in December, putting 625people out of work. Development Director Herman Meyer says several companieshave shown some interest in the last couple of weeks.Meyer says the calls have come from all areas of industry.Meyer remains optimistic, but knows anything can happen and says he won’t behappy until they get a sold building.Sara Lee is asking 25-million dollars for the building. The company ismoving the New Hampton operations to other plants in North Carolina andMichigan.