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Leola Data Center Deal in South Dakota | Sioux Falls News
A major data center deal is heating up in South Dakota, as Montana-Dakota Utilities eyes powering the new Leola Data Center — despite its location falling under FEM Electric Association’s territory. The Public Utilities Commission reviews the proposal on September 8, but approval hinges on McPherson County granting a conditional-use permit. The county is holding off until solid legal agreements for promised developer funding are signed. If approved, construction could begin this fall, with power delivery slated for late 2027. Developer Bill Connors, with ties to MDU Resources Group, aims to…
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