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Jun 24, 2026

World’s most powerful supercomputer project completed in Wisconsin

Microsoft has completed its Fairwater data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, with thousands of construction jobs and a second facility on the way.

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Jun 5, 2026

More hurdles for Wisconsin data center projects

Wisconsin counties including Dane and Brown impose moratoriums on hyperscale data centers amid public concerns over economic and environmental impacts.

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May 12, 2026

WEC Energy Group says it’s in talks with more data center developers

WEC Energy Group is negotiating with data center developers in Wisconsin following PSC approval of special rates for large customers.

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May 8, 2026

Wisconsin regulators: Data centers must cover full cost of their energy needs

Wisconsin Public Service Commission requires data centers to pay full costs for new power plants and generators to serve facilities in Port Washington and Mount Pleasant.

Piping that is part of the close loop chiller plant at the Microsoft data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin on Sept. 18, 2025. Microsoft announced plans to spend $4 billion to build a second data center in Mount Pleasant that it says will be the most adv
Apr 9, 2026

Wisconsin data center boom will demand massive water, energy resources

Wisconsin is becoming the epicenter for data center development, but concerns around energy and water resources remain.

The Fin Fan ACHE area at the Microsoft data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin on Sept. 18, 2025. Microsoft announced plans to spend $4 billion to build a second data center in Mount Pleasant that it says will be the most advanced AI center in the world.
Mar 18, 2026

Microsoft vows to end secret data center agreements with local governments

Microsoft is ending its policy of using non-disclosure agreements with local municipalities as it builds out its data centers.

The Central Utility Plant at the Microsoft data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin on Sept. 18, 2025. Microsoft announced plans to spend $4 billion to build a second data center in Mount Pleasant that it says will be the most advanced AI center in the wor
Jan 22, 2026

Microsoft’s Mount Pleasant data centers to equal 40 Walmart Supercenters

Microsoft Corp. is planning 15 more data centers and adding 8.7 million square feet to its operation in Racine County.

Microsoft’s data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin on Sept. 16, 2025.
Jan 20, 2026

Microsoft proposes 15 more data centers in Mount Pleasant

Microsoft is planning a massive expansion of its Mount Pleasant operations by adding 15 more data centers and other buildings.

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Dec 5, 2025

International packaging firm will invest $7.1M in Mount Pleasant facility

A luxury paper bag maker associated with the world’s largest vinyl record producer will invest in a new facility in Mount Pleasant. GZ PrintPak will invest $7.1 million in an […]

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Nov 26, 2025

Additional $569 million expansion planned for Foxconn in Racine County

During an uptick of manufacturing projects in southeast Wisconsin, Foxconn announced it would invest $569 million to expand its Mount Pleasant operations.

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Oct 27, 2025

Growing data centers focus of debate in Wisconsin

Natural resources, power bills and transparency are reasons for argument over expansive data centers planned in southeast Wisconsin.

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Oct 8, 2025

Microsoft pulls the plug on Caledonia data center plan

Citing local pushback, Microsoft packed up plans for a 244-acre data center south of Milwaukee County.

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