Minnesota Misses Out on Tech Boom | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Minnesota’s missed shot at a major tech boom: Google-backed “Project Skyway” is poised to vanish from Pine Island after local resistance derailed construction — and it’s not an isolated case. As states pass on lucrative data center deals, they forfeit thousands of jobs, billions in investment, and the economic ripple effects that could’ve revitalized entire communities. With the future of similar projects uncertain, the state risks falling behind in the race for tech-driven growth — a costly misstep with long-term consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…