Minnesota’s existing data center footprint has historically been modest, totaling 43MW of capacity across 13 primarily small- to mid-sized facilities serving enterprise and colocation needs. That profile is now changing rapidly. A new wave of large-scale data center developments, representing more than one gigawatt of proposed capacity, is reshaping the state’s digital infrastructure.

The largest upcoming data center projects in Minnesota include Monticello Tech Campus, Meta Rosemount AI Data Center, CloudHQ MSP Campus, Farmington Technology Park, and Skyway Data Center. Most are concentrated in or around the Twin Cities metro area, with some extending into surrounding communities.

This article explores each of these upcoming data centers in Minnesota in detail, outlining their size, investment scale, location strategy, power infrastructure, and approval status. 

List of the Top 5 Largest Upcoming Data Center Projects in Minnesota, USA 

Monticello Tech Campus

The Monticello Tech Campus is one of the largest proposed data center projects in the USA, planned on a 550-acre site in Monticello’s Orderly Annexation Area, south of 85th Street NW and east of Highway 25. The project could deliver up to 3 million square feet of data center space, with an estimated investment ranging between USD 2.5 billion and USD 5 billion.

The site is currently undergoing an Alternative Urban Area-wide Review as of November 2025, with public engagement forming part of the approval process. The location offers flat topography, direct highway connectivity, and close access to Interstate 94, making it suitable for hyperscale development. Its proximity to the Bertram Chain of Lakes may also provide water access for cooling, subject to regulatory approval.

The project is being advanced by Frattalone Companies, a Minnesota-based, family-owned construction company established in 1970. The developer is expected to manage the permitting and construction phases. If environmental and land-use approvals move forward as planned, ground-breaking could begin by mid-2026.

Meta Rosemount AI Data Center

Meta is developing a USD 800 million data center in Rosemount, Minnesota, scheduled to open in 2026. The 715,000-square-foot facility is being constructed on a 280-acre site at UMore Park, a former World War II-era industrial site later owned by the University of Minnesota. The project marks one of the largest technology investments in the state and one of the largest Data center projects by Meta across the United States.

The campus is being built by Mortenson and is designed using Meta’s latest data center architecture to support advanced computing and AI workloads. Once operational, the facility is expected to create approximately 100 permanent jobs, while peak construction will support at least 1,000 skilled trade workers.

Meta acquired the initial Rosemount site for USD 40 million in 2023 and subsequently filed development plans with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. In February 2025, the company expanded its footprint through its subsidiary Jimnist LLC, purchasing two additional land parcels near Blaine Avenue East and 145th Street for USD 70 million. The additional land provides long-term flexibility for future expansion of the Rosemount data center campus.

CloudHQ MSP Campus

CloudHQ is advancing its MSP data center campus in Chaska, located southwest of downtown Minneapolis. The project is designed to deliver up to 200MW of critical IT load, with fully built-out power expected to reach approximately 180MW. The campus will span roughly 1.1 million square feet once complete.

The development is planned as a flexible, multi-building campus that can accommodate one or two customizable data centers tailored to tenant requirements. Its location provides strategic advantages, including proximity to existing data center operations such as Stream and UnitedHealth, as well as access to a broad range of telecommunications providers through concrete-lined duct bank infrastructure.

An on-site substation is planned to ensure reliable and consistent power delivery. The preliminary site plan and plat received approval from the Chaska Planning Commission and City Council in October 2024, clearing a key milestone toward full development.

Farmington Technology Park

Tract is developing the Farmington Technology Park, a 343-acre master-planned data center campus in Dakota County, outside Minneapolis. The site, formerly the Fountain Valley Golf Course and a neighboring parcel, has been rezoned to Mixed-Use Commercial/Industrial (MUCI) to allow data center development. The land was recently annexed into the City of Farmington, aligning with the city’s long-term commercial and industrial growth strategy.

The proposed campus could accommodate up to 12 data center buildings and two administrative buildings, totaling more than 2.53 million square feet. The project is being advanced through Tract affiliates MNLCO Farmington, LLC, and MNLCO Farmington Two, LLC. Data centers are permitted under the MUCI zoning designation.

The Farmington Planning Commission has unanimously approved the land rezoning and preliminary development plan, marking a major milestone. The project remains contingent on the city’s mid-cycle comprehensive plan amendment receiving final approval from municipal and Metropolitan Council authorities. If fully realized, the development would convert the former golf course into one of the region’s largest dedicated data center parks.

Skyway Data Center

Project Skyway is a proposed large-scale data center development planned on a 482-acre site in Pine Island, Minnesota, near Rochester. The project is being advanced by Ryan Companies and would be located north of 490th Street, bordered by Trunk Highway 52 to the west and south, and 195th Avenue to the east.

The facility is expected to span approximately 3 million square feet and rise up to three stories. Power for the campus will be supplied by Xcel Energy. The developer has stated that infrastructure upgrades required for the project will be funded privately and are not expected to increase utility rates for existing customers. Proposed water use is estimated at around 152,000 gallons per day.

In December 2025, the Pine Island Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of both the preliminary development plan and the associated plat application, despite strong public opposition. Concerns raised by residents include potential noise impacts, environmental effects, and long-term cost implications. 

In February 2026, the Pine Island City Council approved a USD 36.6 million tax abatement package for the project. City officials indicated the incentive would be issued over multiple decades and projected more than USD 131 million in new tax revenue during that period.

Conclusion - Data Center Policy in Minnesota

Minnesota is pairing large-scale data center growth with tighter regulatory oversight. State policy now requires new facilities to align with Minnesota’s goal of 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040, pushing developers toward renewable energy sourcing and cleaner backup strategies.

Legislation enacted in 2025 also ensures that large data centers cover the full cost of grid upgrades and related infrastructure, preventing rate increases for residential customers. Annual fees on major facilities help fund energy programs for low-income households, while green building standards and water-use monitoring aim to reduce environmental impact.

At the same time, local governments are taking a more active role. Some cities have introduced temporary moratoriums to assess community impacts, and utilities are updating long-term grid plans to manage rising power demand from AI-driven campuses.

As these five major projects move forward, Minnesota’s approach reflects a balancing act: attracting hyperscale investment and AI infrastructure while protecting grid reliability, environmental standards, and local communities.

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