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Hermantown council approves Google's proposed data centre in Minnesota
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MPR News reports the council unanimously approved a development agreement, a special use permit and a $210 million decommissioning plan for the 1.7 million sq ft project. The site is expected to need 500 MW, and its electric service agreement with Minnesota Power still needs approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Three lawsuits against the project are pending.
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