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Data Center Signal is tracking 13 clips about Minnesota Power data center developments across 1 states, including MN.

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News ClipNorthern News Now·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

Hermantown City Council approves data center reimbursements

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.

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Google

7/7/2026

News Clip5 EYEWITNESS NEWS·MN

Minnesota data centers' impact on power grid discussed amid heat wave

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.

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7/1/2026

News ClipDuluth News Tribune·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

Google addresses community concerns for Hermantown data center project amid lawsuits

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.

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Google

6/30/2026

News ClipCloquet Pine Journal·Hermantown, Carlton County, MN

Google open house draws crowd as Carlton County considers moratorium

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.

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Google

6/25/2026

News ClipDuluth News Tribune·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

Google holds open house on proposed Hermantown data center

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.

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Google

6/25/2026

News ClipKAXE·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

More details emerge as Google, Hermantown work out data center agreements

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.

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Google

5/20/2026

News ClipMinnPost·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

What data centers might mean for your electric bill

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.

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Google Oracle OpenAI

4/29/2026

News ClipHoodline·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

Google sweetens Hermantown data center deal with cash and infrastructure

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.

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Google

4/26/2026

News ClipKAXE·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

Public comments open on updated review of proposed Hermantown data center

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.

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Google

3/31/2026

News Clipfox21online.com·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

Minnesota Power presents details on proposed data center deal

Minnesota Power presented its agreement with Google for a proposed data center in Hermantown, detailing plans for renewable energy and infrastructure costs. The deal still requires approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, while some residents express environmental concerns and push for a full environmental review.

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Google

3/18/2026

News ClipWDIO News·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

Hermantown to restart environmental review on proposed data center site

The city of Hermantown, Minnesota is restarting an environmental review process for a proposed data center project by Google. While supporters cite economic benefits, critics have raised concerns about environmental impacts and the proposed location in a residential area. The city council discussed the project during a recent meeting, where they announced plans for a new environmental study that will take about 7 months and allow for public input.

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Google

3/17/2026

News ClipTwin Cities Business·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

Minnesota Power Generates Future Plans Despite Controversy

Minnesota Power, the Duluth-based electric utility, announced plans for new solar and transmission line projects despite ongoing controversies around a proposed Google data center in Hermantown. The data center has faced public opposition, with some states considering moratoriums on such facilities. Minnesota Power said Google would help fund clean energy projects as part of the data center proposal. The article also discusses concerns about data centers' high electricity usage and their potential impact on consumer utility bills.

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Google

3/11/2026

News Clip4:18WDIO·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

After months of wondering: It's Google

Google has announced it is the company behind a proposed data center in Hermantown, Minnesota, generating excitement among local leaders who see it as an opportunity to expand the tax base and support essential services. However, some residents and groups have raised concerns about the project's impact. Google also announced an electric service agreement with Minnesota Power to develop 700 megawatts of new clean energy resources.

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Google

3/4/2026