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Next step in Pine Island data center lawsuit set for June 18
News ClipPost Bulletin·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Next step in Pine Island data center lawsuit set for June 18

A Goodhue County District Court hearing is scheduled for June 18 to determine the next steps for Pine Island's proposed data center project, Project Skyway. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) has sued, arguing that the conducted environmental review (AUAR) is insufficient and a more stringent review is needed. The outcome will decide if developer Ryan Companies and the city can proceed with construction plans for the Google data center.

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Google
6/8/2026
Opponents of Google-backed data center in Goodhue County rejoice in delay
News ClipInForum·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Opponents of Google-backed data center in Goodhue County rejoice in delay

A Goodhue County judge has issued a temporary restraining order, halting construction of a Google-backed data center in Pine Island, Minnesota. The lawsuit, filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, challenges the environmental study as insufficient, citing concerns about the project's massive electricity and water demands. This ruling has given renewed hope to opponents of Project Skyway, who previously felt the project was inevitable.

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Google
6/1/2026
Pine Island data center opponents relieved at judge’s ruling to pause project
News ClipPioneer Press·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Pine Island data center opponents relieved at judge’s ruling to pause project

A Goodhue County judge issued a temporary restraining order, pausing construction of a Google-backed data center in Pine Island, Minnesota. The ruling is a victory for opponents and allows a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) to proceed. MCEA argues the project's environmental study was inadequate, lacking specifics about the massive data center's energy and water demands.

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Google
6/1/2026
Judge halts Google-backed data center construction in Pine Island, Minnesota
News ClipPost Bulletin·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Judge halts Google-backed data center construction in Pine Island, Minnesota

A Goodhue County judge issued a temporary restraining order, pausing construction of a Google-backed data center in Pine Island, Minnesota. This decision has energized opponents, led by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, who challenged the project's environmental study as inadequate. The ruling allows the lawsuit to proceed, offering opponents hope they can alter or stop the "Project Skyway" development.

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Google
5/31/2026
Judge issues temporary restraining order for Pine Island data center
News Clip0:49KTTC·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Judge issues temporary restraining order for Pine Island data center

A Goodhue County judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting construction on a proposed data center project in Pine Island, Minnesota. The order stems from a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy against the city and developer Ryan Companies, citing concerns about the project's environmental review. Residents have also expressed worries regarding water use, energy demand, and noise from the facility.

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5/27/2026
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on Data Center in Pine Island
News ClipIngstad Media·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on Data Center in Pine Island

A Goodhue County judge has issued a temporary restraining order, halting a Google data center project in Pine Island. This action follows a lawsuit by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, which alleges the project, developed by Ryan Companies, did not undergo an adequate environmental impact study. The Pine Island City Council had previously approved a conditional use permit for the site.

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Google
5/27/2026
Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Construction of Google Data Center in Pine Island
News ClipKROC-AM·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Construction of Google Data Center in Pine Island

A Goodhue County Judge has issued a temporary restraining order, halting the construction of Google's data center, Project Skyway, in Pine Island, Minnesota. The order stems from a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) and local residents who are concerned about the project's environmental impact and potential increases in electricity costs. The ruling allows the case to proceed for a thorough environmental review.

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Google
5/27/2026
Google data center at Pine Island temporarily blocked
News ClipWillmar Radio·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Google data center at Pine Island temporarily blocked

A Goodhue County judge has temporarily blocked Google's data center project in Pine Island, Minnesota. The order follows a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, which argued for an inadequate environmental impact study. The Pine Island City Council had previously approved a conditional use permit for the site.

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Google
5/27/2026
Judge Issues Restraining Order on Data Center
News ClipMy KLGR·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Judge Issues Restraining Order on Data Center

A Goodhue County judge has temporarily blocked a Google data center project in Pine Island, Minnesota. This action follows a lawsuit by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, which claims the project did not receive an adequate environmental impact study, despite the Pine Island City Council's earlier approval of a conditional use permit.

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Google
5/27/2026
Court pauses development on planned Google data center in Pine Island
News Clip5 EYEWITNESS NEWS·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Court pauses development on planned Google data center in Pine Island

A judge has temporarily paused development of a Google-backed data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, after the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) sued the city and developer. MCEA alleged the city's environmental review for Project Skyway was inadequate, particularly regarding water and electricity use, and that records were not disclosed. The developer is reviewing the order.

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Google
5/27/2026
Pine Island Google data center construction halted by court
News ClipFOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Pine Island Google data center construction halted by court

Construction on a Google-backed data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, has been temporarily halted by a Goodhue County judge. This order allows a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) to proceed, which alleges the project's environmental study is inadequate. The lawsuit claims the study lacks specifics about the data center's potential impacts, particularly regarding its massive electricity consumption.

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Google
5/26/2026
Temporary restraining order halts proposed Pine Island data center
News ClipKIMT·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Temporary restraining order halts proposed Pine Island data center

A Minnesota judge issued a temporary restraining order, halting construction on a proposed 482-acre data center in Pine Island following a lawsuit by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA). The MCEA challenged the City of Pine Island's environmental review process and its compliance with the state's data practices act. This legal action targets the Project Skyway development, involving Ryan Companies and identified client Google, which could face significant delays and costs.

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Google
5/26/2026
Health risks from data center infrasound concern Pine Island residents
News ClipPost Bulletin·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Health risks from data center infrasound concern Pine Island residents

A letter to the editor expresses serious concerns about the health risks associated with infrasound from a proposed hyperscale data center in Pine Island. The author alleges that Google, Ryan Companies, and the city government proceeded with the project without adequate environmental review or meaningful community engagement. This perceived lack of transparency and leadership is viewed as compromising the health and well-being of residents.

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Google
5/26/2026
News ClipLubbock Avalanche-Journal·Abernathy, Hale County, TX

AI data center project breaks ground near Abernathy

Aligned Data Centers has broken ground on Project Caprock, a 540MW AI data center facility covering 313 acres in Hale County, Texas. The project is expected to have a $5 billion economic impact and will feature advanced liquid cooling and a closed-loop water system to protect the Ogallala Aquifer. Xcel Energy will partner on building the electrical infrastructure, with the first facility expected to be operational by early 2027.

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4/9/2026
Counterpoint: Pine Island data center project is far from a gold standard
News ClipMinnPost·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Counterpoint: Pine Island data center project is far from a gold standard

Pine Island residents are actively opposing a Google data center project, citing ignored concerns about zoning, environmental impact, energy, and water usage. A lawsuit has been filed against the project, which residents argue received expedited approvals despite critical unanswered questions. The article critiques the project as a cautionary tale of exploitation and a poor standard for data center development.

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Google
4/2/2026
Flurry of filings come as court dates draw near for Pine Island data center
News ClipPost Bulletin·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Flurry of filings come as court dates draw near for Pine Island data center

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) has filed a lawsuit and is seeking an injunction against further development of a Google data center in Pine Island, MN, being developed by Ryan Companies. MCEA claims the city's environmental review was insufficient as it knew of Google's specific plans for over a year before approval. Court hearings are scheduled for April 6 and April 20.

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Google
3/28/2026