Nobles County Powered Data Park

06/03/2026

"Everything they said is what they did." - Jeff Mitchell

That’s the standard we hold ourselves to.

Whether it's supporting local organizations and causes, or conducting thorough environmental studies before we break ground, our values underpin everything we do.

05/27/2026

What is a data center?

The short answer: it's a warehouse full of computers.

The more detailed answer? Think about every time you swipe your card at the gas station, log in to check your bank statement, or go to the doctor and they pull up your health records. That's a data center at work.

In other words, data centers are now in the same category of “essential infrastructure” as plumbing, power lines, and roadways. And like any essential infrastructure, when it’s designed well and built responsibly, they should blend into our world and “just work” without us ever thinking about them.

05/22/2026

This week, the Nobles County Board voted to end the AUAR study for our proposed data center.

Projects should involve community input, and we’re grateful to everyone who took the time to engage in the process.

Full article:

The board also approved a DEED Development grant to expand childcare

05/21/2026

"We don't do NDAs with any local officials. Haven't done them, won't do them. We're coming out front and telling you what it is."

Geronimo Power's Drew Terwilliger, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Commercialization, spoke with Public News Service about what a community-first and transparent approach to data center development looks like — and what that means for southern Minnesota. Read the full story and listen to the podcast: https://app.publicnewsservice.org/story/in-the-face-of-unpopularity-community-minded-data-centers-emerge-1/1bf65831-a5a0-422e-9b71-452b1b251185?

05/12/2026

Our doors are open and we are continuing weekly community chats. Stop by when it fits your schedule and bring any questions.

Our local office hours are:
🗓️ Tuesdays: 5:00-7:00 PM
🗓️ Wednesdays: 7:30-9:30 AM

Whether you want to share feedback, ask questions, talk about this project or future possibilities, or just stop by to say hello, we welcome you to stop by.

05/06/2026

We know there are still questions, thoughts, and conversations about what comes next. So, we’re continuing our local office hours as scheduled:

Tuesdays: 5:00-7:00 PM
Wednesdays: 7:30-9:30 AM

Whether you want to share feedback, ask questions, talk about this project or future possibilities, or just stop by to say hello, we welcome you to stop by.

Geronimo Power has always believed that the best outcomes come when projects are defined by open conversations and strong community guidance — and that doesn’t stop here.

05/04/2026

Come by — our doors are open.

Geronimo Power has always believed that open, transparent engagement is the right way to do this work, even when it's not easy. That didn't start with this project, and it doesn't stop here.

Following last month's board vote, we're taking time to consider the best path forward. We continue to believe projects like this can bring real benefits to host communities and the broader region — and we're hearing strong interest from other communities across Southwest Minnesota.

In the meantime, if you have questions, feedback, or just want to talk — stop by office hours:
Tuesdays: 5:00–7:00 PM
Wednesdays: 7:30–9:30 AM

04/17/2026

The first public comment period for the AUAR environmental review has ended.

This step was focused on scoping — defining the topics experts will study. Next, they'll analyze the project's impacts across Nobles County and prepare a draft AUAR.

See what comes next and stay updated at the Nobles County website. https://ow.ly/WyLb50YLhjk

04/14/2026

We’re in the final days of the AUAR public comment period. This is the first of two opportunities to provide input, and it remains open until 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.

If you plan to submit a comment, you can send it to:
Mark Koster
Environmental Services Manager
960 Diagonal Road PO Box 187
Worthington, MN, 56187
[email protected]

You can find the scoping documents at:
https://ow.ly/oFzm50YIRbc
https://ow.ly/MVxh50YIRbf

To learn more about the process itself, you can also review the County’s AUAR FAQ: https://ow.ly/ypS050YCyi7

04/08/2026

For more than 20 years, Geronimo Power has developed large infrastructure projects by putting communities first — with early outreach, open communication, and a focus on long‑term local benefit. Founded by a Minnesota farmer, that philosophy has guided our work across the Midwest and continues to guide how we’re approaching the Nobles County Powered Data Park.

Here, that has included hosting open houses and weekly coffee hours, opening a local office, working through environmental review, and continuing to listen and share information as the process moves forward.

“There has been a fair amount of information shared on both sides of the discussion,” said Darcy Ulbrich, a Reading resident. “Open and transparent communication is essential to making good decisions as a community. By focusing on accurate information, respectful dialogue, and a thoughtful public process, we can ensure residents are informed, heard, and confident in how decisions about our future are made.”

You can read the full press release here:

Geronimo Power understands that large digital infrastructure must be built transparently, responsibly, and with clear community benefit.