WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The Crafts Direct Building in Waite Park is for sale.

The retailer has posted on social media that is is looking for a buyer for the 58,000-square-foot building. Parcel Real Estate has the listing for the property.

Crafts Direct announced on Sunday night that they are closing after 33 years in business.

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The store is closed through Wednesday. A liquidation sale will begin on Thursday.

As for the Back Shed Brewing portion of the building, co-owner Jason Schlecht says they are currently only offering a portion of the building (Crafts Direct) for sale.  Their current plan and intentions going forward is to keep Back Shed open and hopefully grow that business.

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