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Meta linked to $1bn DC development in Wisconsin

Meta Platforms is reportedly behind a planned data centre development in central Wisconsin valued at close to $1 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The project is part of a broader push by major tech firms to expand infrastructure in support of artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
Wisconsin approved an incentive package for a company operating under an alias in February, tied to a proposed multiyear investment of $837 million, as reported by Bloomberg. While the name of the company was not disclosed in official documents, a source with knowledge of the plans confirmed that Meta is leading the project.
Both Meta and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation declined to confirm the company’s identity, citing ongoing procedures.
Technology companies have accelerated data centre development in recent years as demand for compute-intensive AI models and cloud services continues to rise. Meta has previously published plans to allocate up to $65 billion to infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on AI. That includes new construction projects across the US, like a multi-phase facility in Louisiana. The company already operates data centres in Midwestern locations including Iowa and DeKalb, Illinois, and is currently developing a site in Wyoming.
According to an article by The Information, Meta is also exploring the possibility of investing up to $200 billion in a large-scale AI data centre campus somewhere in the US. Executives have reportedly visited potential locations in Louisiana, Texas, and Wyoming. While a spokesperson said that anything beyond disclosed capital expenditure plans is speculative, CEO Mark Zuckerberg noted that the company aimed to bring 1 gigawatt of compute online in 2024 and expects to operate more than 1.3 million GPUs by the end of 2025.
The company’s confirmed plans include a $10 billion data centre campus in Richland Parish, Louisiana, where the build-out is expected to reach 2 gigawatts of compute capacity across more than 4 million square feet. Ground breaking for the project was scheduled for late 2024, with construction continuing through until 2030. In Wyoming, a separate campus covering 800,000 square feet is under development on a 945-acre site near Cheyenne.
The Wisconsin site would add to this wave of large-scale infrastructure investments. However, recent market signals have raised questions about how long the current pace of expansion can be maintained. Microsoft has recently delayed or paused several data centre projects, and some analysts have pointed to cheaper AI models and trade-related uncertainty – like tariffs – as factors that could influence future buildout strategies.
Meta is incorporating AI in various aspects of its business, from ad targeting and content ranking on Facebook and Instagram to features in its hardware products like Meta Quest headsets and the smart glasses the company’s developed with Ray-Ban. Zuckerberg told investors in January that Meta’s long-term AI investments could ultimately reach into the hundreds of billions of dollars.
Wisconsin is considered a potential hub for hyperscale data centres. In addition to Meta, Microsoft is developing a campus south of Milwaukee that could become one of its largest. OpenAI’s Stargate venture has also named Wisconsin as one of the states under consideration for expansion.
Local officials have welcomed the potential investment. In a February update, the Beaver Dam Area Development Corporation described the project as one with the potential to bring long-term economic value to the region. The group said it is working with utility provider Alliant Energy and has already signed off on development and water agreements. The project still requires non-local approvals before proceeding.
Alliant Energy confirmed it is currently conducting due diligence steps and is exploring the possibility of a project in Beaver Dam. A spokesperson said more details would be shared once the process moves forward.
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See also: From Chicago to Jakarta, Microsoft stalls data centre expansion
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Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for April 26, 2025
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at April 26, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 26 drawing
01-12-14-18-69, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 26 drawing
Midday: 5-3-7
Evening: 5-4-5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 26 drawing
Midday: 6-1-2-9
Evening: 3-7-8-5
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from April 26 drawing
Midday: 02-05-07-11-12-13-14-15-16-18-19
Evening: 03-04-06-08-10-12-15-17-20-21-22
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from April 26 drawing
07-13-19-28-29
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from April 26 drawing
04-05-23-26-34-39, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks numbers from April 26 drawing
05-06-11-18-31-43
Check Megabucks payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **
WI Lottery history: Top 10 Powerball and Mega Million jackpots
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How to get a Real ID in Wisconsin as new requirements start

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Adults who plan to fly within the U.S. or visit a military base or federal buildings on or after Wednesday, May 7, will need a Real ID or other Transit Security Administration-approved documentation.
Here’s what you need to know to get a Real ID in Wisconsin before enforcement begins.
What is a Real ID?
AReal ID is a state-issued driver’s license or identification card that meets security standards of the federal REAL ID Act, which Congress enacted in 2005.
Wisconsin-issued Real IDs are marked with a star in the upper right corner. You can check if your Wisconsin ID is a Real ID here.
Over 64% of Wisconsin residents now have a federally compliant driver’s license or ID card, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles.
Can I still use another ID?
Starting May 7, a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, or another TSA-acceptable form of identification, will be required for domestic air travel or visiting U.S. military bases or federal buildings.
The Wisconsin DMV offers both Real IDs and non-compliant IDs.
You do not have to apply for a Real ID if you have no plans to fly or visit a federal building, or if you have another accepted form of identification, like a valid U.S. passport.
You can continue to use your current driver’s license or ID for other identification purposes until its expiration date.
How to get a Real ID
You can apply to get a Real ID online or through a local branch of the Wisconsin DMV.
Using the DMV’s interactive driver licensing guide, you can start an application online, print out a checklist of required documents and schedule an appointment.
Appointments are not required, but the DMV is seeing an increase in visitors as the Real ID enforcement deadline approaches, a department spokesperson said.
What documents do I need to bring?
When you apply, you must provide additional documentation in the form of an original document or certified copy (not a photocopy, fax or scan) from each of the following categories, according to the Department of Transportation.
Some documents can apply to multiple categories, but others may only meet the requirements of one category.
The document categories include:
How to get a copy of your birth certificate or name change documents?
If you were born in Wisconsin, you or an immediate family member can request a copy of your birth certificate online through the Department of Health Services..
This process also requires forms of identification. The cost of the certificate is $20, plus $3 per additional copy.
If you are a U.S. citizen born outside Wisconsin and need a birth certificate, check this guidance.
The simplest way to provide proof of a name change is to bring a valid, unexpired U.S. passport in your current name when you apply for a Real ID. If you don’t have that, you will need to provide documents to support each name change from birth to the current date.
How will the TSA enforce the deadline?
Travelers planning to fly within the U.S. without compliant identification could face delays, additional screening and possibly not be allowed into an airport security checkpoint, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
TSA accepts some other forms of identification.
Minors are not required to have a Real ID, but it is required of adults accompanying them to travel.
Meredith Melland is the neighborhoods reporter for the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and a corps member of Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America plays no role in editorial decisions in the NNS newsroom.
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