Microsoft buys land for Kenosha data center

Microsoft announces data center development in Kenosha west of I-94
Microsoft's presence in southeast Wisconsin is growing, as the company plans to build a data center in Kenosha.
Microsoft acquires 240 acres in Kenosha, Wisconsin, for data center development
Microsoft has purchased another 240 acres of land in Wisconsin for data center projects. The city this week confirmed the sale of land northwest of Interstate 94 and Highway 142 to Microsoft. The land in question is nearby to Microsoft's existing Mount Pleasant project, construction on which was " paused " at the start of this year.
Microsoft pays nearly $35 million for Kenosha land to build data center
Microsoft paid nearly $35 million for land in Kenosha where it plans to build a data center, according to public records posted online Wednesday. Of five properties totaling 233.5 acres, the largest was 79.5 acres owned by Robert F. and Karen L. Fliess. It sold for $11,766,000, Wisconsin Department of Revenue records showed.
Microsoft buys land for Kenosha data center: Lots of excitement, few details
Business and political leaders announced Monday Microsoft is buying a large piece of land with the intention of building a data center in Kenosha County.
Microsoft buys land for data center from Kenosha
MILWAUKEE — Microsoft bought 240 acres of land from Kenosha with goals for future data center development.
Microsoft buys 240 acres of land in Kenosha for another Wisconsin data center
The State of Wisconsin and the City of Kenosha have sold 240 acres of land to Microsoft, paving the way for yet another data center in southeastern Wisconsin.
Microsoft acquires 240 acres in Kenosha for major data center project
Microsoft has acquired 240 acres in Kenosha for a data center, city officials said Monday. Few details were made public, but the project would be in addition to the $3.3 billion center the company has under construction in Mount Pleasant in Racine County.
Microsoft plans 1 million-square-foot data center in Kenosha
Microsoft Corp. has been identified as the company planning a data center in Kenosha. The company plans to build 1 million square feet in data center space but hasn't submitted plans to the city.
Microsoft buys 240 acres of land in Kenosha for data center development
Microsoft continues to grow its footprint in southeast Wisconsin with the recent purchase of 240 acres of land in Kenosha for a new data center project.
Microsoft buys 240 acres in Kenosha for new data center, farmers fear being pushed out
While local officials discuss the economic benefits, some farmers worry about the long-term impact on agriculture and rising costs.
See how much Microsoft paid for land in Kenosha for data center
Microsoft paid a total of $34.8 million for approximately 240 acres in the city of Kenosha, where it plans a data center. It acquired six parcels across five separate transactions with different landowners.
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