This suburb is likely the first Minnesota city to hit pause on large-scale data centers

News ClipStar Tribune·Becker, Sherburne County, MN·2/18/2026

The city of Becker, Minnesota is likely the first in the state to put a pause on the development of large-scale data centers. The Becker City Council is considering a moratorium on new data center projects to assess the impact on the local community and infrastructure.

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This suburb is likely the first Minnesota city to hit pause on large-scale data centers  Star Tribune