Local View: Say 'yes' to jobs, 'no' to hyperscale data centers
News ClipDuluth News Tribune·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN·2/27/2026
This story is about opposition to proposed hyperscale data centers in Duluth, Minnesota. The Duluth News Tribune is advocating for local jobs but against the large-scale data centers, citing concerns from the local Hermantown City Council. The story does not provide details on specific companies or projects, but indicates there is ongoing discussion and debate around zoning and permitting for data centers in the Duluth area.
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Local residents in Hermantown, Minnesota are opposing a proposed 200-acre, 1.8 million square foot hyperscale data center project. Concerns include lack of transparency, potential conflicts of interest, environmental impacts, and decreased tourism revenue. Advocates claim the data center would bring billions in investment and thousands of construction jobs, but critics argue the economic benefits have been exaggerated. Residents are calling for a statewide moratorium on data centers and more responsible permitting processes without conflicts of interest.