Some will retire, others hope to transfer to other plants. But some of the roughly 800 workers about to lose their jobs are unsure what they'll do next. Some of the workers took early buyouts then were rehired, making them ineligible for transfers. Those who want to continue to work in manufacturing would likely need more training, and the jobs that are out there don't pay as well.

The Pioneer Press reports Ford officials have set Dec. 19 as the close date for their assembly plant in St. Paul. The closing impacts nearly 800 workers. Ford has planned to close the plant for some time, but has delayed setting a shutdown date.

Ryan Companies released plans and images of the Ford Site development.

The governor will outline his plan to grow both businesses and jobs in the state during a summit later this month in St. Paul. He'll talk specifically about his recent statewide jobs tour -- which included 12 stops around the state.

However, the Pioneer Press reports Ford officials still need to apply for demo permits from the city. A company spokeswoman claims the Ford Site Planning Task Force is on schedule to bring down the 86-year-old assembly plant in Highland Park.