On March 13, 2024, Governor Tim Walz announced that Meta will build an $800 million, 715,000-square-foot data center in Rosemount, Minnesota. 

The largest project in GREATER MSP’s history, this development will create 1,000 construction jobs at peak and employ at least 100 full-time employees once completed. This bold win reflects the hard work of many leaders and officials across our region: Meta, Xcel Energy, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Dakota County, Dakota County Community Development Agency, City of Rosemount, University of Minnesota, and our amazing team at GREATER MSP.  

“We are proud to partner with Meta as they build a next-generation data center in our region,” said Peter Frosch, president and CEO of GREATER MSP. “This facility is part of the cutting-edge industries we’re creating in the Greater MSP region that will power the AI tools we need for problem-solving in med tech, regenerative agriculture, sustainable aviation fuel and others. With this and other soon-to-be announced investments, we are on the path to recapturing Minnesota’s national leadership in advanced technology.”  

Located on a 280-acre parcel of land in UMore Park, the data center will contribute millions in tax revenue through local property taxes, fees and other indirect revenue streams. Like all of Meta's data centers, the Rosemount Data Center will be supported by 100% renewable energy, and Meta will work with partners to add new renewable energy resources to the grid. The campus will also achieve LEED Gold certification after commencing operations in 2026. 

According to Meta, parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, the Menlo Park, California–based company selected Rosemount for its good access to infrastructure and renewable energy, strong talent pool and collaborative community partners.  

 View official release from the Office of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.