Minnesota Towns Pause Data Center Rush | Minneapolis News

Elk River, Minnesota, is turning down a massive $40 million data center deal—despite promises of 40 jobs—over concerns about noise, water use, and lack of transparency. The mayor’s pushing for a one-year moratorium to study how these centers operate elsewhere, while a local brewery owner breathes a sigh of relief. But this isn’t unique: Eagan and Inver Grove Heights have also paused data center approvals, only to face lawsuits claiming their pauses are illegal. The data center boom is sparking serious legal and community headaches across the state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/ab0c52d64aed96ea