Xcel Energy sells land in Becker to Microsoft for data center
The tech giant bought about 295 acres in the city of Becker for about $17.7 million, according to public data from the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
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The tech giant bought about 295 acres in the city of Becker for about $17.7 million, according to public data from the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
(KNSI) - A tech giant is increasing its footprint in central Minnesota. Microsoft closed a deal with an Xcel E...
While the project would have provided only about 50 permanent jobs, it was expected to create more than 2,000 construction jobs.
Xcel Energy filed proposal for the project with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
A company using the code name "Amber Kestral" said it would invest at least $700 million in the facility, Xcel told regulators.