Mortenson Development

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.