Microsoft- Becker

Which company sold land to Microsoft for a data center?

• Meta

• Elk River Technologies

• Xcel Energy

• Google

How many acres of land did Microsoft purchase in Becker?

• 295 acres

• 200 acres

• 350 acres

• 400 acres

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What was the purchase price of the land bought by Microsoft in Becker?

• $17.7 million

• $25 million

• $20 million

• $15 million

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What type of facility is Microsoft planning to build on the purchased land?

• Residential complex

• Office building

• Data center

• Retail space

Who confirmed the sale of the land to Microsoft?

• Altaf Qadri

• None

• Tracy Bertram

• Kevin Coss

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What is the primary benefit mentioned for the community due to the land sale?

• Economic development

• Educational improvement

• Healthcare benefits

• Environmental protection

What is being retired in Becker that relates to Xcel?

• Gas station

• Nuclear facility

• None of the above

• Sherco coal-fired power plant

What project is Xcel building next to the retiring plant?

• Wind farm

• Solar project

• Hydroelectric plant

• Geothermal facility

Which company canceled its plans to build a data center in Becker?

• Meta

• Google

• Amazon

• Microsoft

Which company is planning a $700 million data center in Rosemount?

• Microsoft

• Google

• Meta

• Xcel Energy