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Local View: Minnesota Must Say Yes to Projects Like Data Centers
"By saying yes to responsible projects we're saying yes to union jobs, community investments, and a Minnesota that will lead again."
Data centers are the trades’ next big jobsite
“Minnesota’s got the cold climate, the power grid, and the skilled labor to make it happen. We’ve got the talent. We just need the green light."
Commentary: Northland, Minnesota Power well-positioned for data center
“Issues such as higher rates or overloaded electrical systems seen in other states will not occur for Minnesota Power’s customers.”
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Google announces new data center in Hermantown, trades show support
Jobs for Minnesotans welcomes Google's announcement to build a data center in Hermantown, an investment that will support long-term, family-sustaining construction jobs in northeastern Minnesota.
SHOW MORE Jobs for Minnesotans issues statement on introduction of Congressional Review Act aimed at reinstating access to critical minerals
With the imposition of the mineral withdrawal in January 2023, companies seeking to invest in the region, create highly-skilled, good paying jobs, and responsibly develop the minerals and materials that Americans rely on for their everyday lives could no longer pursue a process for approval.
SHOW MORE New statewide polling indicates affordability, job creation through responsible mining are top-of-mind for Minnesotans
A poll commissioned by Jobs for Minnesotans shows that affordability and economic growth that creates good-paying jobs are key priorities to the state’s electorate.
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