Although this indeed could be a boondagle, having a local GOV lure in a company is usually a winner for local workers and local businesses.
If I was from the Peoples Republic of MN, I too might be real skeptical. Between Dayton, Ventura and Franken, you definately have good cause to worry.
You either believe in the state interfering with business or you don’t. I don’t. I believe in freedom.