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Lonsdale passes 1-year moratorium on data centers: 'We need to do this right'

Lonsdale passes 1-year moratorium on data centers: 'We need to do this right'

News Clipsouthernminn.com·Lonsdale, Rice County, MN·5/5/2026

The Lonsdale City Council passed a one-year moratorium on data center development, driven by concerns over potential impacts on water and energy usage. The decision also addressed business practices like developers asking city officials to sign non-disclosure agreements. The council emphasized the need for proper planning and review.

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The Lonsdale City Council has enacted a one-year moratorium on data center development, citing concerns about potential strains on local water and energy resources. The council's decision, made during a recent meeting, also addressed issues like developers reportedly requesting city officials to sign nondisclosure agreements. Council members expressed a need for thorough evaluation of such projects before allowing further development, stating they want to "do this right."