Preparation for Microsoft data center construction underway

Preparation for Microsoft data center construction underway

News ClipWSBT·Granger, St. Joseph County, IN·5/21/2026

Construction is now underway for a new Microsoft data center in Granger, Indiana. Despite a petition with over 1,000 signatures generating pushback, St. Joseph County leaders do not expect the development to be slowed.

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Construction for a new Microsoft data center is now underway in Granger, Indiana, at the site of the former St. Joseph Farms off Currant Road. County officials confirm that despite a petition gathering over 1,000 signatures from residents, the development is proceeding as planned.

St. Joseph County leaders emphasize that the petition is not anticipated to slow the project's progress. While construction vehicles are on site, the petition's organizer continues to stress the importance of public awareness regarding the future implications of the development.