HERMANTOWN — An environmental review document for a large Hermantown development is out for public comment through Tuesday, Sept. 30.
The city is undergoing an alternative urban areawide review, or AUAR, for 403 acres, bounded to the north by Morris Thomas Road, to the east by Midway Road and to the west by Solway Road, with the southern boundary following Saint Louis River Road.
The project associated with the review made headlines earlier this year, as the city won't disclose exactly what it is. The AUAR only describes "light industrial development."
The Minnesota Star Tribune reported some signs point to a data center, drawing extensive comment on the review from the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy.
Comment on the AUAR should be directed to Hermantown Community Development Director Eric Johnson, according to the public notice.
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