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Community Open House
On August 19th, Google held our second Community Open House. Click here to view the presentation from that Open House. In addition, on both August 18th and August 20th, Kimley Horn presented to Planning and Zoning and the City Council regarding the updated Site Plan.
Read moreProject Update and August 19th Open House
We've developed an updated building design and site plan for the Hermantown data center project, now featuring three data center buildings. Community feedback throughout this process has shaped these changes.
Google to build data center in Hermantown
Following a packed meeting featuring hours of public testimony Monday night, the Hermantown City Council agreed to take more time to consider a plan to grant Google a property tax break.
Google sweetens the deal for proposed Hermantown data center
The company has agreed to give the city $1.5 million to help pay for road improvements and other infrastructure, as well as a $1 million donation to the Hermantown School District.
Data center debate: Hermantown's comm dir talks public process
Hermantown's community development director says the public process for the proposed data center has been fair and transparent.
One on One: Extended Interview with City official regarding Data Center
WDIO's Sabrina Ullman interviewed Hermantown Communications Director Joe Wicklund on October 22, 2025 about the proposed Data Center.
Data center plan raises the bar for economic development
Rachel Stuckey, Executive director of the Minnesota Conservative Energy Forum, discusses the proposed data center in Hermantown and its potential impact on the local economy.