Lawsuit, resident concerns put Faribault data center on hold
News Clipsouthernminn.com·Faribault, Rice County, MN·5/27/2026
A proposed data center project in Faribault, Minnesota, has been put on hold due to a lawsuit and resident concerns, despite the City Council having previously approved its environmental study. The Minnesota Center for Environmental is involved in the matter.
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In Faribault, Minnesota, a proposed data center project has been halted, despite the Faribault City Council approving the findings of its environmental study in August. The delay is attributed to a lawsuit and ongoing concerns voiced by local residents. The Minnesota Center for Environmental is involved in the situation.