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Wisconsin County Pauses Data Center Boom | Milwaukee News
Winnebago County has slapped a 12-month pause on new data center construction in four townships—Algoma, Omro, Neenah, and Nekimi—to give locals time to craft smarter regulations. This follows similar moves in Manitowoc and Dane counties, driven by concerns over water use, power demands, noise, and rising electricity costs. Residents are already taking action: a Mount Pleasant lawsuit against Microsoft over facility noise is ongoing, and other legal fights loom over environmental reviews. The county now aims to collaborate with cities like Oshkosh for a regional strategy that balances economic…
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