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Minnesota Cities Pause Data Centers
Inver Grove Heights has paused all new data center construction for a year after a tense five-to-two vote, fueled by resident concerns over noise and massive energy use—and a legal threat from a firm representing QLevr, LLC that could cost the city over $150 million. As other Minnesota cities like Minneapolis and Elk River consider similar pauses, experts warn each project brings unique challenges: huge power demands, space consumption, and potential tax benefits. Meanwhile, citizens are rallying at the State Capitol, urging the governor to impose a statewide moratorium until cities can…
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