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flag Minnesotans demand halt to new data center builds over environmental and transparency concerns.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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.

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