Minneapolis Pauses New Data Centers

Minneapolis just paused new data center construction for five months—except for small ones under 350,000 sq ft—as backlash grows across Minnesota. In Elk River, a commission rejected a project promising $800K in revenue; Inver Grove Heights saw angry crowds when a vote was delayed. Council members say these facilities disproportionately harm communities of color and environmentally burdened neighborhoods. Supporters see the pause as a chance to regulate the industry, while critics warn it could scare off businesses amid rising taxes. The mayor now has days to decide whether to sign it into law. 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/6822daae8a15ddb3