Politics & Government
Minneapolis City Council Approves 5-Month Pause On Data Center Development
The moratorium does not apply to smaller data centers located downtown that are less than 350,000 square feet.
June 26, 2026
Minneapolis City Council members approved a five-month pause on new data center development Thursday.
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The moratorium does not apply to smaller data centers located downtown that are less than 350,000 square feet.
The Minneapolis City Council voted to temporarily halt new data center projects while city staff study regulations and examine concerns about environmental impacts, energy use and public safety.
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