Elk River Data Center Battle

Elk River, Minnesota, is facing a heated showdown over a proposed 33-megawatt data center that promises 40 jobs and $800K in annual revenue—but residents are sounding the alarm over noise, water use, and grid strain. Despite claims of sufficient utility capacity and water efficiency, locals packed City Hall demanding the project be halted, especially since two data centers already operate in town. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy is pushing for a statewide two-year pause on new data centers, warning developers are rushing without fully grasping the risks. The City Council’s final decision looms in early July, after a critical noise study and Planning Commission review. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9b9e3048d95736f