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Opponents of Google's proposed data center in Hermantown gathered outside City Hall on Oct. 19, 2026. The Hermantown City Council later unanimously approved a transmission line from Minnesota Power to support the proposed facility.
Hermantown City Council unanimously approved adding a Minnesota Power transmission line intended to serve the proposed Google data center. Tensions were high at the meeting, and police escorted at least one man from the proceedings.
Hermantown's Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to review a special-use permit and other agreements related to Google's proposed data center. The City Council has unanimously approved a Minnesota Power transmission line intended to serve the project, while opponents continue raising concerns about shorelands, water, and compliance with state environmental rules.
The Hermantown City Council unanimously approved the environmental review for a Minnesota Power transmission line intended to supply Google's proposed data center. The vote followed changes to the route to avoid shoreland areas and prompted protests, while Google announced a decommissioning agreement, school funding discussions and a community advisory council ahead of a pending special use permit vote.
The Hermantown City Council is scheduled to vote on a Minnesota Power transmission line connected to a proposed Google data center. The project would require new power infrastructure in Hermantown, Minnesota.
Hermantown Mayor Wayne Boucher tabled a vote on an environmental review for a Minnesota Power transmission line intended to serve Google’s planned data center. Residents opposed the action, arguing that the city is not complying with a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shoreline standard, and no date was set for another vote.
The Hermantown City Council unanimously adopted an environmental review for Google's proposed data center, allowing the project to formally move forward in the city. The council postponed a separate vote on an environmental review for the Minnesota Power transmission line intended to supply the facility until Thursday.
The Hermantown City Council unanimously adopted the final environmental review, known as an AUAR, for Google's proposed data center. Supporters cited economic benefits and changes made in response to public input, while opponents called for a more comprehensive environmental impact statement; a vote on Minnesota Power's transmission line was postponed.
An environmental group, CURE, is challenging the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's approval of ALLETE's acquisition, alleging that Minnesota Power failed to disclose its active pursuit of a data center project in Hermantown during the acquisition hearings. This raises concerns about the power grid and electricity rates. CURE has filed a petition to reassess the approval.
Google has been identified as the company behind a proposed 1.8 million square foot data center development in Hermantown, Minnesota. The project, planned for 400 acres, includes an agreement with Minnesota Power for electricity, aiming to develop 700 megawatts of new clean energy resources. Google also addressed concerns about water usage, stating the facility will primarily use advanced air cooling and minimal water for operations.
Hermantown residents are divided over a proposed hyperscale data center, identified as a Google project, which was discussed at a recent City Council meeting. Opponents marched and called for a full environmental impact statement, while supporters highlighted economic benefits. The City Council passed a resolution approving an amended agreement for an alternative urban areawide review for the project.
The Hermantown City Council approved payment reimbursement agreements for a proposed Google data center, including funds from Mortenson Development and Minnesota Power for an environmental review. The council also held a closed session to discuss ongoing lawsuits related to the project, while dozens of residents expressed frustration and concerns about environmental and noise pollution at the public meeting.
Data centers in Minnesota are being scrutinized for their potential impact on the power grid during heat waves. Utilities and regulators state that extreme weather is the primary driver of peak demand, but they are planning for future data center growth. The Minnesota Legislature and Public Utilities Commission have implemented safeguards requiring large customers, including data centers, to cover system costs and comply with clean energy benchmarks.
Google is working to build trust with Hermantown, Minnesota, residents regarding its data center project, which has faced initial secrecy and ongoing lawsuits. The company held an open house to detail the project's economic benefits and responsible design, including air-cooling and significant investments in local infrastructure and renewable energy. Despite these efforts, Google acknowledges the challenge of overcoming past issues and current legal actions.
Google hosted an open house in Hermantown, Minnesota, for a proposed data center, drawing residents concerned about its environmental impact and energy consumption. Carlton County is actively considering a moratorium on data center construction across the county following revelations of potential development. The Hermantown City Council has previously tabled a vote on tax breaks for the project.
Google held an open house in Hermantown, Minnesota, to address resident concerns about its proposed 1.2-million-square-foot data center. Residents expressed strong opposition regarding energy consumption, environmental impact, and potential noise, while Google officials highlighted economic benefits and clean energy plans. The Hermantown City Council previously tabled a vote on tax breaks for the project.
Hermantown officials are actively considering tax abatement and land development agreements with Google for a proposed data center. The project faces strong community opposition, including a new lawsuit questioning the city's adherence to state law and its comprehensive plan. The city is also redoing its environmental review for the development.
The article examines how data center development impacts electricity bills and utility infrastructure spending, particularly in Minnesota. It highlights that utilities, like Xcel Energy and Minnesota Power, are investing significantly in grid upgrades to support new industrial loads including data centers. This spending often leads to rate hike requests from state regulators, with the link between data centers and utility rates becoming a significant political issue.
Google is proposing a large data center campus in Hermantown, Minnesota, offering cash and infrastructure to the city. The project faces significant local opposition and lawsuits over environmental concerns and lack of transparency, with an ongoing public review period for the environmental assessment. An electric service agreement with Minnesota Power is also pending regulatory approval.
Hermantown has opened public comments on an updated environmental review for a proposed Google data center campus, which has a smaller geographic footprint. The project has faced scrutiny from residents and environmental groups over environmental impacts, leading to a prior hiatus and a lawsuit filed by environmental groups. Google has also reached an agreement with Minnesota Power to power the facility with 700 MW of new clean energy.