Hermantown Council Unanimously Approves Google Data Center Amidst Protests and Legal Challenges
The Hermantown City Council unanimously approved six resolutions for a massive Google data center late Friday night, despite significant local opposition and prior meeting cancellations. The 1.7 million-square-foot project, located on over 200 acres in a rural residential area, faces pending lawsuits and requires further state utility approvals. While supporters cite economic benefits and decommissioning guarantees, opponents argue the process lacked transparency and adequate public input.