Opposition Group Sues Hermantown Over Proposed Data Center, Citing Spot-Zoning Violations
News ClipBemidji Now·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN·5/1/2026
An opposition group, Stop the Hermantown Data Center, is suing the City of Hermantown, Minnesota, over a proposed data center. The group alleges the city violated spot-zoning restrictions for the 200-plus-acre property. This marks the second lawsuit filed by the group, which claims the project threatens the neighborhood's rural character and environment.
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An opposition group named "Stop the Hermantown Data Center" has filed a second lawsuit against the City of Hermantown, Minnesota, concerning a proposed data center project. The group alleges that the city has violated spot-zoning restrictions related to the 200-plus-acre property designated for the development.
According to the group, spot-zoning, which involves illegally rezoning a small parcel of land within a different zone, poses a significant threat to the rural way of life and the environment of the neighborhood for future generations. The ongoing legal action underscores the contentious nature of the data center proposal in Hermantown.