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Rolls-Royce Mankato expansion targets data center generator demand
By Sabrina Salguero Del Cid at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
A major engineering company is set to open a multimillion-dollar expansion on Wednesday to meet the demand for backup power production for data centers and creating dozens of jobs in Mankato.
Rolls-Royce said its $24 million expansion in Mankato will bring more than 100 jobs to the area. The c...
Key takeaway Rolls-Royce said its $24 million expansion in Mankato will bring more than 100 jobs to the area.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? A major engineering company is set to open a multimillion-dollar expansion on Wednesday to meet the demand for backup power production for data centers and creating dozens of jobs in Mankato.
Rolls-Royce said its $24 million expansion in Mankato will bring more than 100 jobs to the area. The c...
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