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Hermantown council unanimously passes AUAR review for proposed data center
News Clip2:58Northern News Now·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

Hermantown council unanimously passes AUAR review for proposed data center

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.

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Google
10/6/2026
Construction worker killed in crash on site of planned data center
News Clip1:59FOX59 News·Lebanon, Boone County, IN

Construction worker killed in crash on site of planned data center

A construction worker died in a vehicle crash at Meta's data center construction site in Lebanon, Indiana. Police and the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating the incident. Concerns about worker safety at the site have been raised.

government
Meta
9/16/2026
Man Killed at Lebanon Data Center Construction Site
News ClipWIBC 93.1 FM·Lebanon, Boone County, IN

Man Killed at Lebanon Data Center Construction Site

A construction worker was killed at Meta's data center construction site in Lebanon, Indiana, after being hit by a pickup truck. Police are investigating the incident, and work at the site has been temporarily halted. The contractor, Mortenson, is providing support to workers.

government
Meta
9/15/2026
Minnesota's first hyperscale data center nearing completion in Rosemount
News ClipBemidji Pioneer·Rosemount, Dakota County, MN

Minnesota's first hyperscale data center nearing completion in Rosemount

Meta's hyperscale data center in Rosemount, Minnesota, is nearing completion, sparking mixed reactions from nearby residents and prompting a broader statewide discussion on data center impacts. While the project followed local requirements, concerns about secrecy, resource consumption, and the need for community assessment tools are prevalent across Minnesota.

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Meta
7/2/2026
Mortenson Company holds community clean-up event
News Clip1:20KNOE 8 News | Monroe, LA·Holly Ridge, Richland County, LA

Mortenson Company holds community clean-up event

Mortenson Company, a contractor for the Meta Data Center coming to Richland Parish, Louisiana, held a community clean-up event in Holly Ridge on May 7. This event demonstrates the company's engagement in the local community where the data center is being developed.

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Meta
5/28/2026
Minneapolis enacts data center moratorium; Minnesota Legislature fails to pass NDA ban
News ClipThe Guam Daily Post·Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN

Minneapolis enacts data center moratorium; Minnesota Legislature fails to pass NDA ban

Minneapolis has enacted a six-month moratorium on new data centers amid growing concerns about their impact. The Minnesota Legislature failed to pass a bill banning nondisclosure agreements between data center developers and local communities. Residents near Monticello are actively protesting a proposed data center project.

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Microsoft
5/28/2026
Meta, Alliant Energy, & BDADC Make Case for Beaver Dam AI Data Center
News ClipDaily Dodge·Beaver Dam, Dodge County, WI

Meta, Alliant Energy, & BDADC Make Case for Beaver Dam AI Data Center

Officials from Meta, Alliant Energy, and the Beaver Dam Area Development Corporation addressed public concerns regarding a $1 billion AI data center under construction in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Discussions covered water usage, electricity costs, and the use of non-disclosure agreements. The project is Meta's 30th data center globally and is expected to be online in 2027, with another edge data center proposed by Oppidan.

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Meta
4/3/2026