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 Minnesota narrowly voted against a zoning change that would have allowed a proposed $4 billion data center complex to be built near Reading. This decision effectively blocks the project at that location, with local residents opposing it due to environmental concerns and a desire to preserve farmland. Geronimo Power, the developer, is now exploring alternative locations.

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

The Nobles County Board in Minnesota narrowly voted against a zoning change that would have allowed a proposed $4 billion data center complex to be built near Reading. This decision effectively blocks the project at that location, with local residents opposing it due to environmental concerns and a desire to preserve farmland. Geronimo Power, the developer, is now exploring alternative locations.

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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