Data center plan at former Star Tribune printing plant (North Loop, Minneapolis)
Also called: Heritage Printing Facility
Legacy Investing wanted to turn the old Star Tribune printing plant in Minneapolis's North Loop into a 20 MW data center. Many neighbors opposed it. The developer withdrew in September 2026.
Where things stand: Developer Legacy Investing withdrew its land use application in September 2026.
🕒 Latest update (Sept 2026): Legacy Investing withdrew its land use application, the city said.
What we know
- 📍 WhereFormer Star Tribune Heritage printing plant, North Loop neighborhood, Minneapolis, Hennepin County
- 🏢 CompanyLegacy Investing
- ⚡ Power it needs20 megawatts (about as much as 16,000 homes)
What happened so far
- Aug 2026Hundreds of residents opposed the plan at neighborhood forums.
- Sept 2026Legacy Investing withdrew its land use application, the city said.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
The Minneapolis City Council first voted for the pause on May 21, 2026, and news reports say it approved the ordinance on June 25. It pauses new or bigger data centers for about six months while the city studies energy, water, noise and safety. Smaller data centers (under 350,000 square feet) downtown can still go ahead. The council can review it by Nov. 21, 2026.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Developer withdraws proposed North Loop data center in former Star Tribune printing plant · MPR News · Sept 11, 2026
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