Southwest Minnesota board says no to proposed $4 billion data center complex

Name: Southwest Minnesota board says no to proposed $4 billion data center complex
Uploaded: 2026-04-22T19:30:05.000Z
Duration: 59 s
Description: The Nobles County Board in Southwest Minnesota narrowly voted against a zoning change that would have allowed for the construction of a proposed $4 billion data center complex. This decision puts the future of the project in question for that location. Geronimo Power, the developer, is now reportedly looking into alternative sites in other communities.

News Clip0:59Star Tribune·Nobles County, MN·4/22/2026

The Nobles County Board in Southwest Minnesota narrowly voted against a zoning change that would have allowed for the construction of a proposed $4 billion data center complex. This decision puts the future of the project in question for that location. Geronimo Power, the developer, is now reportedly looking into alternative sites in other communities.

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Gov: Nobles County Board

The fate of a proposed $4 billion data center complex is in question after the Nobles County Board voted narrowly Tuesday, April 21, against changing zoning to allow its construction. The CEO of Geronimo Power says the company is looking at alternative options in other communities.

Video: Jp Lawrence/The Minnesota Star Tribune