Ryan Cos.

Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about Ryan Cos. data center developments across 1 states, including MN.

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News ClipPost Bulletin·Rochester, Olmsted County, MN

Air Pollution From Data Centers Raises Environmental Justice Concerns in Rochester

A letter to the editor raises concerns about air pollution from data centers in Rochester, Minnesota, highlighting environmental justice issues. The author criticizes Google and Ryan Cos. for downplaying the harm caused by their data center projects, including fine particulate matter from backup generators and fossil fuel plants. A lawsuit related to these environmental impacts is mentioned as a crucial effort to ensure public health.

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Google

8/8/2026

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.

moratorium opposition government electricity water

Microsoft

5/28/2026

News ClipMPR News·Pine Island, Goodhue County, MN

Judge halts construction of Pine Island’s hyperscale data center

A judge has temporarily halted construction of a hyperscale data center known as "Project Skyway" in Pine Island, Minnesota. This decision comes after the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy sued the developer, Ryan Cos., and the City of Pine Island, alleging an inadequate environmental review for the project.

legal environmental opposition

5/26/2026