Oppidan Investment Company breaks ground on 61,000-square-foot data center in Eagan
19 Jun 2025
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Oppidan Investment Company broke ground on a 61,000-square-foot data center on Argenta Trail, south of the YMCA in Eagan, Minnesota, one of only two ground-up data center projects underway in Minnesota. Oppidan has developed data centers across the country since 2016.
The project is unique in its build-to-suit approach: Oppidan is serving as the landlord and directly financing, developing, and delivering the facility in partnership with a tenant. This model highlights Oppidan’s ability to tailor solutions that meet specific client needs while maximizing community benefits.
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