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Google faces skeptical crowd at first Hermantown data center open house
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· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the project's status are available from the Star Tribune.
A recent open house for a proposed data center in Hermantown was met with skepticism from attendees. The event was hosted by Google, which is behind the project. Further details about the project's status are available from the Star Tribune.
According to an environmental review, preliminary construction work may start as early as next year. Permit approvals are still needed before construction can begin. For more information on the proposed data center and its potential timeline, readers can refer to the Star Tribune's coverage.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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