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Lawsuit Challenges Environmental Review of Hermantown Data Center

11/7/2025

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The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy and Stop the Hermantown Data Center filed a lawsuit against Hermantown, Minnesota, challenging the environmental review of the proposed data center project, Project Loon.
They say the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) was insufficient and failed to disclose environmental impacts.
The lawsuit seeks a pause on permitting until a more thorough study is completed.
Residents cite transparency concerns about local resources, and the city is reviewing the case.

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Story summary

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy and Stop the Hermantown Data Center filed a lawsuit against Hermantown, Minnesota, challenging the environmental review of the proposed data center project, Project Loon.
They say the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) was insufficient and failed to disclose environmental impacts.
The lawsuit seeks a pause on permitting until a more thorough study is completed.
Residents cite transparency concerns about local resources, and the city is reviewing the case.