Local View: Proposed location for Hermantown data center deeply problematic

Local View: Proposed location for Hermantown data center deeply problematic

Google’s announcement as owner of the controversial Hermantown data center project didn’t change a thing. The location of the project is still deeply problematic. Situated next to the Canadian National main line, there are 55 acres of wetlands, 224 acres of wooded property that are home to 100-year-old oak trees, a watershed, trout stream, hills, and a 100-year flood plain. The proposed 2.3 million cubic yards of excavation represents a “massive…