Microsoft buys 300 acres in Becker, Minnesota
Company also gains planning approval for two data centers in Iowa
Company also gains planning approval for two data centers in Iowa
Says it might try again in future
Company known as 'Amber Kestral' planning to develop up to 75MW
Shell company Elk River Technologies looks to join Google building next to Sherburne County coal plant
Minnesota project hasn’t been abandoned, says search giant and energy company selling the land
The data center might not open until 2021 and Xcel energy will provide 300MW of wind for the facility
County officials voted unanimously to grant Google a tax break that will deny the area 20 years' worth of property taxes - but further tax break opportunities await
Google has asked the city and county to waive 20 years' worth of property taxes if the facility is built
The company has been in talks for two years, but is yet to make a final decision