New hearing date set in Pine Island data center lawsuit
A remote court hearing was held in an ongoing lawsuit against the City of Pine Island regarding a proposed data center project. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy filed the lawsuit, arguing for a more thorough environmental review. A temporary restraining order previously halted construction by the developer.
A remote court hearing took place on Thursday concerning an ongoing lawsuit against the City of Pine Island, Minnesota, related to a proposed data center project. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) initiated the legal action, contending that the city failed to conduct a sufficiently thorough environmental review of the data center's potential impacts.
In May, a Goodhue County judge issued a temporary restraining order, effectively halting construction efforts by Ryan Companies, the designated developer for the site. The recent hearing served as a scheduling conference to establish deadlines for the case's progression. City officials asserted their compliance with information requests, stating they have provided all available records.
Another remote court hearing is scheduled for July 23 at 9 a.m.