geronimo power Blizzard Outside, Big Conversations Inside Last week, we hosted our first-ever Open House for the Nobles County Powered Data Park, welcoming neighbors from across the Worthington area for two days of conversation and connection. Even with blizzard conditions outside, we were grateful to see a steady stream of attendees walk through the doors, ready to learn more and share their perspectives. Throughout both days, 20-25 Geronimo Power team members and project partners were onsite, spending time one-on-one answering questions, talking through details, and listening closely to community feedback. We met neighbors of all ages - kids, parents, grandparents, and even multiple generations of the same family attending together. That mix of voices is exactly why we host open houses: to create space for open, honest conversations across experiences and viewpoints. The Open House featured nine self-guided stations, covering everything from what a data center is to construction timelines, environmental review, and long-term economic impact. Each station was designed to meet people where they were, whether they were new to the project or looking to dive deeper. Community members came prepared, asked thoughtful questions, and often stayed longer than planned. Attendees also shared feedback through comment forms placed throughout the space. One comment read: What is a data center? What's inside the data center What supports the B 11 "Excellent Open House - very knowledgeable and informative staff, great partnership with Nobles Co-op, and the economic impact at a local level makes for a compelling story." geronimo We're already putting what we heard at the Open House into action. The questions and feedback shared are helping shape how the Nobles County Powered Data Park moves forward from how we share information to how we engage with local priorities. Behind the scenes, the project team is busy reviewing questions, identifying common themes, and making sure information and resources are available to support continued learning and conversation. That work includes refining project materials, digging deeper into local priorities, and staying closely connected with community members as the project progresses. Thanks to our local partners at Hy-Vee, guests were welcomed with hot chocolate, coffee, donuts, and warm meals - small touches that made a snowy day feel a little more inviting. Leftover meals were shared with local police, MnDOT crews, and emergency room staff working through the storm. We're grateful for the turnout (snowstorm and all) and look forward to many more conversations ahead. Couldn't make it? Visit the virtual open house to learn more geronimo power Blizzard Outside , Big Conversations Inside Last week , we hosted our first - ever Open House for the Nobles County Powered Data Park , welcoming neighbors from across the Worthington area for two days of conversation and connection . Even with blizzard conditions outside , we were grateful to see a steady stream of attendees walk through the doors , ready to learn more and share their perspectives . Throughout both days , 20-25 Geronimo Power team members and project partners were onsite , spending time one - on - one answering questions , talking through details , and listening closely to community feedback . We met neighbors of all ages - kids , parents , grandparents , and even multiple generations of the same family attending together . That mix of voices is exactly why we host open houses : to create space for open , honest conversations across experiences and viewpoints . The Open House featured nine self - guided stations , covering everything from what a data center is to construction timelines , environmental review , and long - term economic impact . Each station was designed to meet people where they were , whether they were new to the project or looking to dive deeper . Community members came prepared , asked thoughtful questions , and often stayed longer than planned . Attendees also shared feedback through comment forms placed throughout the space . One comment read : What is a data center ? What's inside the data center What supports the B 11 " Excellent Open House - very knowledgeable and informative staff , great partnership with Nobles Co - op , and the economic impact at a local level makes for a compelling story . " geronimo We're already putting what we heard at the Open House into action . The questions and feedback shared are helping shape how the Nobles County Powered Data Park moves forward from how we share information to how we engage with local priorities . Behind the scenes , the project team is busy reviewing questions , identifying common themes , and making sure information and resources are available to support continued learning and conversation . That work includes refining project materials , digging deeper into local priorities , and staying closely connected with community members as the project progresses . Thanks to our local partners at Hy - Vee , guests were welcomed with hot chocolate , coffee , donuts , and warm meals - small touches that made a snowy day feel a little more inviting . Leftover meals were shared with local police , MnDOT crews , and emergency room staff working through the storm . We're grateful for the turnout ( snowstorm and all ) and look forward to many more conversations ahead . Couldn't make it ? Visit the virtual open house to learn more