Controversial northern Minnesota data center proposal advances despite opposition

Controversial northern Minnesota data center proposal advances despite opposition

News ClipMPR News·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN·10/21/2025

The Hermantown City Council approved a zoning change to advance a proposed data center being developed by an unnamed Fortune 50 company, despite opposition from residents.

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After an hourslong meeting, the Hermantown City Council approved a needed zoning change to advance the proposed data center that’s being developed by an unnamed Fortune 50 company.