Biofuel Grants Go To Area Gas Stations

Three retail service stations in the region are among 16 that will receive grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to increase access to sales of motor fuels that contain at least 15 percent ethanol.  Kenny’s Tire and Auto of Bemidji and the Sabin C Store will both receive $199,000 grants, while Station 59 in Thief River Falls will receive $19,431.  The grant money can be used to cover the cost of replacing or upgrading current station equipment so it can be compatible with E25 or higher motor fuel blends.