Oppidan Investment Co., a national property development firm headquartered in Excelsior, Minn., has broken ground on a 61,000-square-foot data center on Argenta Trail in Eagan, Minn, one of only two ground-up data center projects underway in Minnesota. Oppidan has developed data centers across the country since 2016.
The project is unique in its build-to-suit approach. Oppidan is serving as the landlord and directly financing, developing, and delivering the facility in partnership with a tenant. This model highlights Oppidan’s ability to tailor solutions that meet specific client needs while maximizing community benefits.
The project is expected to be completed in 2026.
Partners include the City of Eagan, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Dakota County, Greater MSP, Dakota Electric Association, and Great River Energy. Also included in this development are Gardner Builders, general contractor; ERA Associates, structural eng
