
Google revealed as tenant for massive Pine Island data center project
News ClipMPR News·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN·2/24/2026
Google has been revealed as the big tech company behind a proposed large-scale data center project in the city of Pine Island, Minnesota, which has been the center of controversy in the small community.
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Google has been revealed as the tenant for a massive new data center project in Pine Island, Minnesota. The project, being developed by a company called Compass Datacenters, is expected to cover over 400 acres and cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Local residents and environmental advocates have expressed concerns about the project's impact on the region's water resources and energy demand. However, supporters argue the project will bring significant economic benefits to the area through job creation and increased tax revenue.