Minnesota mayor resigns after trading curse words with residents over data center

News Clip1:06Star Tribune·Becker, Sherburne County, MN·2/5/2026

The mayor of Becker, Minnesota has resigned after trading curse words with residents over a proposed Microsoft data center project. The city council and mayor have faced strong local opposition to the project, which has led to heated exchanges.

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Gov: Becker City Council, Becker Mayor