Lakeville industrial site studied for a data center (Olam Holdings)
Lakeville studied a 152-acre farm site for an industrial park, and the study papers pointed to a possible data center. An environmental group sued. In May 2026 a judge upheld the city's review and noted the data center idea is no longer moving.
Where things stand: The city's data center talks stopped. A judge ruled in May 2026 that the city's environmental review was legal and that the data center idea is inactive.
🕒 Latest update (May 27, 2026): A judge ruled the review was legal and said the data center talks are inactive.
What we know
- 📍 WhereLakeville, Dakota County
- 🏢 CompanyOlam Holdings 1 LLC (landowner)
- 🌳 Size152 acres
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What happened so far
- 2025City reviewed an environmental study (AUAR) for an industrial or office park on a 152-acre farm. Study papers hinted at a data center.
- Aug 2025MCEA sued the city over the environmental review.
- May 27, 2026A judge ruled the review was legal and said the data center talks are inactive.
Local votes and rules
⚖️ Court case
A judge ruled that Lakeville's environmental review of the 152-acre Olam site was legal. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy had argued the city ignored signs of a possible data center.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Court rules environmental review adequate for Lakeville development · Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy · May 27, 2026
- Judge sides with Lakeville in data center review lawsuit · Minnesota Lawyer · June 1, 2026
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