Minnesota Cities Grapple with Data Center Regulations Amidst AI Boom
Minnesota cities are facing a surge in data center development proposals driven by the growth of artificial intelligence, leading to debates over regulations. Cities like Bloomington and Golden Valley have implemented zoning ordinances to manage the location, noise, and size of data centers. Others, such as Eagan and New Brighton, have paused new data center developments to assess their impacts. State-level efforts to regulate data centers, including environmental reviews and tax credit repeals, have struggled to gain traction. The debate highlights concerns over energy and water use, noise, and legal risks associated with large data centers. 
