DCWeeklyIntel has tracked 23 signals in Minnesota's data center pipeline, with 15 signals identified in the last 30 days. The planning stage holds 13 signals, representing the dominant share of staged activity. One project has entered permitting, while 3 facilities have reached operational status. Six signals remain unstaged. The state's pipeline shows concentrated early-stage activity, with no projects currently under construction. This distribution reflects a pipeline weighted toward pre-permit planning phases.
Pipeline Outlook
Minnesota Data Center Pipeline
17
Total signals
13
Last 30 days
17
Last 90 days
11
Staged signals
Stage breakdown
| Stage | Signals |
|---|---|
| Planning | 9 |
| Permitting | 0 |
| Under Construction | 0 |
| Operational | 2 |
| Unclassified | 6 |
Recent signals
[EPA facility (SIC 7379)] HB FULLER CO - DATA CENTER
HB FULLER CO· Arden Hills, MN· Operational
HB Fuller Co operates a data center facility at 1275 Grey Fox Road in Arden Hills, Minnesota. The facility is classified under data processing services and is currently operational. No specific permits or scale indicators are available for this location. This appears to be an existing operational facility rather than a new construction project. This represents an established data center rather than an early construction signal.
Google Files Utility Request for Data Center
Google
Google has announced plans to establish data center operations in Minnesota, advancing the company's broader clean energy goals as part of its infrastructure expansion. The tech giant's entry into the state signals growing interest in Minnesota's favorable energy mix and climate conditions for data center cooling. This move diversifies Google's US data center footprint and could bring significant economic investment to the region, while also aligning with the company's commitment to operating on carbon-free energy around the clock.
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Signal volume reflects what DCWeeklyIntel has tracked. Tracking coverage expands over time; velocity figures reflect identification pace, not necessarily project origination pace.