Judge issues temporary restraining order for Pine Island data center
News Clip0:49KTTC·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN·5/27/2026
A Goodhue County judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting construction on a proposed data center project in Pine Island, Minnesota. The order stems from a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy against the city and developer Ryan Companies, citing concerns about the project's environmental review. Residents have also expressed worries regarding water use, energy demand, and noise from the facility.
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Gov: Goodhue County, Pine Island
A Goodhue County judge has issued a temporary restraining order that stops construction activity tied to the proposed data center project in Pine Island. The lawsuit was filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy against the city and developer Ryan Companies, raising concerns about the environmental review. Residents have also voiced worries about water use, energy demand, and noise.
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