Milestones
4/8
completed
Statutory Deadline
455 days
June 2, 2027
Subd. 6(b): 18-month EAW deadline
Days in Review
140
since CPP request
Timeline Extensions
0%
0 modified milestones
Project Description
Phased development of 4-building hyperscale data center campus totaling 1.2M sq ft on 160 acres. Phase 1 includes two buildings with 80MW critical IT load. Requires backup diesel generation, cooling water system, and new electrical substation. Water usage estimated at 1.5M gallons/day.
Applicant
NorthStar Digital Infrastructure LLC
Estimated Cost
$2,800,000,000
CPP Requested
October 15, 2025
CPP Prepared
December 10, 2025
County
Scott
Requires EIS
No
Permitting Timetable
Today
EAW Submitted
Oct 25
EAW Deemed Complete
Dec 25
CPP Prepared
Dec 25
Public Comment Period
Feb 26
EIS Need Decision
May 26
Air Permit Application
Jun 26
Water Appropriation Permit
Sep 26
Air Permit Issued
Jan 27
Complete
On Track
At Risk
Overdue
Upcoming
Participating Agencies(Subd. 5(a)(1))
MPCAMinnesota Pollution Control Agency
Lead agency for environmental review and air/water permitting
DNRDepartment of Natural Resources
Lead agency for environmental review; water appropriation, mining permits
MDHMinnesota Department of Health
Health impact assessment and drinking water protection
DEEDDepartment of Employment and Economic Development
Economic impact review and workforce development coordination
PUCPublic Utilities Commission
Utility interconnection and rate impact review
Public Meetings(Subd. 5(a)(2))
EAW CommentFebruary 20, 2026
Shakopee Community Center
Public comment meeting on EAW — water usage and air quality focus
Statutory Notifications
High public comment volumeTriggered
118 public comments received — significant concern about water appropriation of 1.5M gallons/day. Additional review may be needed.
Mar 1, 2026
EIS need decision approachingPending
Decision on need for EIS due by May 1, 2026.
Apr 15, 2026Subd. 6(b)
Documents
Environmental Assessment Worksheet
MPCA · Oct 15, 2025
Coordinated Project Plan
MPCA · Dec 10, 2025
Water Usage Impact Assessment
DNR · Jan 20, 2026
Public Comment Summary (118 comments)
MPCA · Mar 15, 2026
Backup Generator Air Emissions Analysis
MPCA · Feb 1, 2026
Permitting Milestones
EAW SubmittedComplete
MPCA · Completed Oct 15, 2025
EAW Deemed CompleteComplete
MPCA · Completed Dec 2, 2025
CPP PreparedComplete
MPCA · Completed Dec 10, 2025
Public Comment PeriodComplete
MPCA · Completed Feb 15, 2026
EIS Need DecisionOn Track
MPCA · Target: May 1, 2026
Air Permit ApplicationUpcoming
MPCA · Target: Jun 1, 2026
Water Appropriation PermitUpcoming
DNR · Target: Sep 1, 2026
Air Permit IssuedUpcoming
MPCA · Target: Jan 1, 2027
Quarterly Updates(Subd. 5(b))
Q4 2025December 31, 2025
CPP prepared ahead of deadline. EAW under review. Significant public interest in water appropriation volumes.
Q1 2026March 31, 2026
Public comment period complete. 118 comments received. Water usage is primary concern. EIS need decision pending.