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Minnesotans demand halt to new data center builds over environmental and transparency concerns.
On February 18, 2026, Minnesota residents and environmental advocates rallied at the state Capitol demanding a moratorium on new hyper-scale data center construction, citing environmental harm, lack of transparency, and corporate influence.
They criticized developers for using non-disclosure agreements, bypassing public input, and underestimating water and energy needs, with projects like Meta’s Rosemount site proceeding despite local opposition and legal challenges.
Lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to halt new builds until a regulatory framework is established, end tax exemptions, and ban NDAs, as data centers are projected to consume 6.7 to 12% of U.S. electricity by 2028.
Los habitantes de Minnesota exigen el cese de la construcción de nuevos centros de datos por preocupaciones ambientales y de transparencia.