HyLife plant in Windom sold, workers to lose jobs.
The HyLife pork processing facility in Windom, Minnesota is closing, resulting in over 1,000 workers losing their jobs, with about half of them being on visas tied to employment at HyLife. Premium Iowa Pork has purchased the plant for $14 million, but has no intention of retaining the employees. Windom officials are working to help the laid off workers find new positions, while local attorneys are assisting visa workers in finding new jobs or applying for asylum.