Proposal for New Data Center in Inver Grove Heights Raises Community Concerns

A proposed data center in Inver Grove Heights has raised concerns among residents about environmental impact and noise. The facility, which would consume 5 megawatts of power, is situated on a 14-acre site formerly occupied by Travel Tags. While smaller than large data centers operated by companies like Meta, the proposal has sparked increased scrutiny of both small and large data centers in the area. Experts suggest that growing public awareness of large facilities has led to heightened concern about the proliferation of all data centers, reflecting broader anxieties related to artificial intelligence.

Published Mar 23, 2026

A proposed data center in Inver Grove Heights is causing concern among neighbors due to potential environmental impacts and noise. The center would occupy a 14-acre lot previously used by Travel Tags and consume 5 megawatts of power.

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While significantly smaller than large facilities, such as the Meta data center under construction in Rosemount, it has drawn attention to the growing number of smaller data centers. This increased scrutiny is linked to broader public concerns about artificial intelligence and its implications. Experts note that awareness of large data centers has led to heightened anxiety regarding all data facilities in residential areas.