Sandstone, MN

Banning State Park near Sandstone is a popular destination for hikers, campers, paddlers and climbers — and its popularity has been growing. Park officials say annual visitor numbers have tripled since 2020.

The reasons that data denters come to Minnesota are the availability of groundwater (underground cooling water), state and local incentives, untaxed electricity, cool weather and minimal regulation. The computers in a data center require very large cooling capability. In many cases, the data center cooling design pumps groundwater for cooling and may return water to rivers. The water will come from the limestone sandstone St. Peter-Prairie du Chien-Jordan strata aquifer system which extends thro

The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone rescues cats of all sizes that have been kept captive in poor conditions. They aim to give them a peaceful space with loving care.