In the News: Manjeet Rege on Proposed Google Data Center in Minnesota

In the News: Manjeet Rege on Proposed Google Data Center in Minnesota

News ClipNewsroom | University of St. Thomas·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN·3/17/2026

A University of St. Thomas professor discussed Google's proposed data center in Hermantown, Minnesota, highlighting potential economic benefits like job creation and tax revenue. The discussion also touched upon the significant energy and cooling demands of such facilities and the need for proactive statewide policies regarding environmental impact and innovation.

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Manjeet Rege discussed the growing demand for data centers and the potential impacts of a proposed Google facility in Hermantown.