Meta To Build 23rd Global Data Center In Rosemount

ROSEMOUNT, MN - Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta will build an $800 million, 715,000-square-foot data center in Rosemount, Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday.

The new data center will support approximately 100 operational jobs and at least 1,000 skilled trade jobs at peak construction, according to the governor’s office.

“Minnesota is excited to welcome Meta to Rosemount – a win for our state that will bring dozens of jobs and invigorate the local economy,” said Walz.

“Today’s announcement is a testament to our commitment to making Minnesota a top state for business, innovation, and investment in our workforce.”

Located on a 280-acre parcel of land in UMore Park, state officials said the project will contribute millions in tax revenue through local property taxes, fees, and other indirect revenue streams.

Like the company’s other data centers, the Rosemount plant will run on 100 percent renewable energy.

Meta also plans to work with partners to add new renewable energy resources to the grid.

The campus will also achieve LEED Gold certification after commencing operations in 2026, Walz’s office promised.

“We are extremely happy to make Minnesota and Rosemount our new home. We are committed to playing a positive role here and investing in the community's long-term vitality,” said Brad Davis, director of data center community and economic development at Meta.

“Rosemount stood out as an outstanding location for our newest data center thanks to its great access to infrastructure, deep pool of talent, and amazing community partners. Our thanks go to all of our partners that have helped get us here.”

The Rosemount Data Center will be optimized for Meta’s AI workloads as part of the “highly-advanced” infrastructure that helps bring Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp,
and Threads, to life, according to Meta.

“This $800 million investment will undoubtedly shape the future of our city and bring about positive change and opportunities to our community. Beyond Meta’s investment,
its commitment to our schools, nonprofits, and STEM education programs will undoubtedly make a great impact,” said Rosemount Mayor Jeff Weisensel.

“As we welcome Meta to Rosemount, let us embrace this opportunity for progress, innovation, and community enrichment.”