Minneapolis Residents Oppose Data Center Plan for Former Star Tribune Plant

Minneapolis Residents Oppose Data Center Plan for Former Star Tribune Plant

News ClipMPR News·Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN·8/23/2026

Minneapolis residents are strongly opposing plans to convert the former Star Tribune printing plant into a data center. Hundreds of residents have voiced their concerns to the North Loop Neighborhood Association's planning and zoning committee. The association is expected to decide on its support for the project soon.

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Gov: North Loop Neighborhood Association, Minneapolis City Government

Hundreds of Minneapolis residents are voicing strong opposition to a proposed data center development slated for the former Star Tribune printing plant in the city's North Loop neighborhood.

The plan was presented at a public meeting of the North Loop Neighborhood Association's planning and zoning committee, where skeptical residents raised concerns. The article highlights the sentiment of residents asking, "What's in it for us?" regarding the proposed project.

The North Loop Neighborhood Association is expected to make a decision on whether to support the data center project at an upcoming meeting, following the public feedback.