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Data center proposed for former Star Tribune site sparks debate in Minneapolis
['Emily Pofahl']
Latest & Breaking News | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The Brief A Virginia-based developer plans to turn the former Star Tribune printing facility in the North Loop into a data center.
The Downtown Council’s perspectiveLocal perspective:Adam Duininck, CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, sees the data center as a potential solution to downtown’s high vacancy rate.
Community concerns and city council actionThe other side:Some city council members and neighbors are worried about the environmental impact, and whether a data center is the best use for the site.
"Is this the best use of land, a data center, or should there be more activation for community?"
Legacy Investing helped transform the downtown Sleep Number building into a data center as well.