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The Digest's tracker follows 10 Minnesota data center bills: 7 that would restrict development, 3 that favor it, and 0 neutral. None has yet passed a chamber. The map covers 1 Minnesota market with about 0.5 GW of capacity and pipeline. Local restrictions on data center permits are in effect.
Latest Minnesota data center activity
Bill actions and news about Minnesota data centers in one timeline, newest first. News is matched to the state by the story's text.
BillHF 5125: Data centers sales and use tax exemption repealed, and contingent reduction in special education aid appropriations repealed. Restrictive
Introduced, last action May 17, 2026BillHF 3793: Certain users of large amounts of groundwater required to apply for their own water-use permit instead of modifying an existing municipal permit. Restrictive
Introduced, last action May 13, 2026BillHF 4173: Certain defined terms maintained, and data center exemptions modified. Favorable
Introduced, last action May 6, 2026BillHF 4888: New data center moratorium established, and Public Utility Commission required to submit a report. Restrictive
Introduced, last action May 5, 2026BillSF 5231: Data centers tax exemption repeal; contingent reduction in special education aid appropriation repeal Restrictive
Introduced, last action Apr 28, 2026BillHF 4990: HF 4990 is a comprehensive bill that modifies Minnesota's regulatory framework for data center development across multiple policy areas, including water appropriations, renewable energy standards, taxation, and energy infrastructure. Favorable
In committee, last action Apr 16, 2026BillSF 5100: Data centers provisions modifications Favorable
In committee, last action Apr 13, 2026BillHF 2928: HF 2928 is a Minnesota bill that creates new regulatory requirements and financial obligations for data centers operating in the state. Restrictive
Introduced, last action Apr 9, 2026BillHF 4512: Public hearings and disclosures prior to approval of data center development required. Restrictive
Introduced, last action Apr 9, 2026BillSF 3852: Certain users of large amounts of groundwater requirement to apply for their own water-use permit instead of modifying an existing municipal permit Restrictive
Introduced, last action Apr 7, 2026Minnesota data center legislation
Minnesota data center markets and projects
Minneapolis, MN
~500MW in metro development; 14 projects statewide adding 1.8GW.
An emerging Midwest hub with Great Lakes-adjacent water access and MISO grid connectivity.
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Updated October 23, 2026. Bill labels are the Digest's own classification of each bill's text; market figures come from CBRE, JLL, and utility filings as cited on the map. All Digest news.