Minneapolis council to consider data center pause as downtown interest increases

News ClipAxios·Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN·5/21/2026

The Minneapolis city council is considering implementing a pause or moratorium on new data center developments in the downtown area. This comes amid increasing interest in downtown Minneapolis for such projects, prompting the council to evaluate potential regulatory actions.

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Minneapolis council to consider data center pause as downtown interest increases  Axios