'We don't want it here': Data center faces opposition in Faribault as city amends definition

The Faribault City Council convened on Tuesday, April 28, with artificial intelligence data centers as a central topic of discussion. Residents voiced strong opposition to these developments in the city, stating "We don't want it here." In response to growing concerns and the increasing presence of data center proposals, the city of Faribault is reportedly amending its official definition pertaining to data center facilities. This regulatory adjustment comes amidst the local community's pushback against the development of new AI data centers.