Letter: Please consider serious concerns of proposed data center

Linden Olson of Worthington, Minnesota, submitted a letter to the editor addressing significant concerns about a proposed data center and solar farm project near Reading, Nobles County. Olson urges local officials to consider these issues before making final decisions on the project, which promises economic rewards but raises several red flags. Key concerns include the permanent removal of prime farmland from production, which Olson argues could set a precedent for future rezonings. The letter also challenges the certainty of the project's economic benefits, suggesting they are theoretical and subject to future changes in regulations. Olson highlights a perceived lack of transparency, citing the use of non-disclosure agreements with landowners. Further, Olson questions the long-term future of large data centers, particularly given the developer, Geronimo Power's, intention to sell or lease the site to a major corporation like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, or Meta. The author also points to