No project in Hanover City, but 3 nearby
Who decides here: the City Council of Hanover City votes on zoning. The Hennepin County may review big projects too.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Elk River data center in former factory (Swervo)
Elk River, Sherburne County
🕒 Aug 3, 2026: City Council unanimously adopted a one-year pause (moratorium) on data centers.
Reported in the news, not confirmed yet
Proposedabout 12 miles awayMonticello Tech Park (Frattalone data center campus)
Monticello, Wright County
547 acres
🕒 Aug 24, 2026: City Council approved a deal making the developer pay the city's review costs.
Proposedabout 12 miles awayScannell data center proposal near Otter Creek (Monticello)
Monticello, Wright County
106 acres
🕒 May 2025: City approved a comprehensive plan change making 76 acres industrial.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Hanover City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Hanover City: Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota (company) or City of St Paul (not available).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Minnesota.