Amazon has secured 348 acres in Becker, Minnesota, previously part of Xcel Energy’s Sherco site, for $73.6 million to build a data center. The project, expected to generate 1,200 construction jobs and 100 permanent roles, aligns with Becker’s transition from coal-powered energy to a sustainable tech hub. Becker’s local economy stands to gain from Amazon’s substantial investment in this renewable-focused data center expansion.