Minnesota
Data centers in Minnesota
The Census tracks 2 major data center projects in Minnesota, with 1.31 GW of planned capacity: 1 approved, 1 paused.
Minnesota data center projects
| Project | Status | Capacity | Developer | Last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Technology Park Farmington, Dakota County |
Approved | 708 MW | Tract | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Amazon Becker Data Center Becker, Sherburne County |
Paused | 600 MW | Amazon (AWS) | May 23, 2025 |
Recent changes in Minnesota
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Farmington Technology Park MN
City reports plaintiffs in both lawsuits involving the city have filed dismissals, pending final court direction City of Farmington -
Farmington Technology Park MN
Coalition announces it is withdrawing its lawsuit, citing litigation costs Blandin on Broadband (citing Sun This Week) -
Farmington Technology Park MN
City approves updated development agreements for two additions City of Farmington -
Farmington Technology Park MN
Dakota County judge denies the city's motion to dismiss City of Farmington -
Amazon Becker Data Center MN
Amazon says it is suspending its development activities in Minnesota but will keep the property MPR News -
Farmington Technology Park MN
Metropolitan Council approves the Farmington Technology Park comprehensive plan amendment City of Farmington -
Amazon Becker Data Center MN
Minnesota PUC rules the backup generators require a Certificate of Need American Public Power Association -
Farmington Technology Park MN
Castle Rock Township sues Farmington, saying the city breached an Orderly Annexation Agreement Blandin on Broadband (citing Sun This Week) -
Amazon Becker Data Center MN
Amazon asks the Minnesota PUC to exempt its backup generators from Certificate of Need requirements (Docket PT7151/CN-24-435) CURE -
Farmington Technology Park MN
Residents organized as the Coalition for Responsible Data Center Development sue the city Minnesota Star Tribune
How many data centers are in Minnesota?
This page counts the major projects the Census has researched and sourced: 2 as of Sep 22, 2026. It does not yet include every smaller colocation or enterprise facility, so the total number of buildings in Minnesota is higher. We add projects as they are announced or found in public filings.
Counties with tracked projects
Dakota County · Sherburne County
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