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Carlton County Pauses Data Centers | Duluth News
Carlton County just paused new data center construction for a full year — a unanimous decision met with cheers from the room. Faced with a tech boom fueled by AI, the county is taking a breath to study how these massive facilities will impact water, land, and power — before approving any more. Residents flooded in to support the pause, warning of a reckless “gold rush” that could harm farms, lakes, forests, and tourism. Now, the planning commission is diving deep into regulations, all while aligning with the 2050 Comprehensive Plan to ensure growth stays sustainable and community-focused…
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