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Commenting open: April 18, 2025 12:00AM CT - May 19, 2025 11:59PM CT.

DairyRidge Inc - Feedlot Permit

We invite you to comment on the draft permit for DairyRidge Inc animal feedlot located in Todd County.


The facility will house 2,145 head of dairy in total confinement barns. Liquid manure generated by the animals will be stored within earthen lined, concrete lined, and synthetic lined storage structures. Solid manure generated by the animals will be stockpiled at the facility. Process wastewater from the facility will be treated via vegetation. Manure generated at the facility will be applied to surrounding cropland at agronomic rates.

This permitting action includes proposed construction of an animal holding area and liquid manure storage areas at the facility. The animal unit (AU) capacity will be increased from 2,373 AU to a final total of 3,003 AU.


This permit requires the facility to be designed, operated, and maintained to prevent discharge to waters, except in an extreme storm event. Operators are required to land apply manure at agronomic rates, observe water setbacks, and maintain records of land application activities, including location, timing, and rate of application. Please refer to the draft permit for additional requirements.


MPCA’s feedlot permit strives to protect our lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater by preventing manure from polluting water. The permit applies to most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure handling facilities. Minnesota has approximately 18,000 registered livestock operations.



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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
c/o Kourtney Frank
7678 College Rd, Ste 105
Baxter, MN 56425

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