The Clay County Planning Commission unanimously granted a conditional use permit for a sheep and goat processing facility in Glyndon. The permit faced stiff opposition from neighboring residents, though some in attendance felt it was a necessary addition to the metro area.
Khna Chroeung, one of the founders of the Lotus Blossom ethnic grocery store in Fargo, is seeking to open a “small-scale” facility for raising and slaughtering goats and sheep in rural Glyndon. The meats would be distributed to local grocers and restaurants seeking greater access to such meats.