Eagan enacts first-of-its-kind moratorium on building any new, large data centers

News Clip2:06KARE 11·Eagan, MN·2/18/2026

The city of Eagan, Minnesota has enacted a year-long moratorium on building any new, large data centers. The goal is to allow the city council to research the potential long-term impacts of data centers, such as energy use and water demand.

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The year-long pause allows city councilors to research any possible long-term impacts such as energy use and water demand. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/eagan-mn-moratorium-data-center/89-a65e44a4-000c-492b-94c7-7d78ea20cc7c Welcome to the KARE 11 News YouTube channel. Subscribe to our channel for compelling and dramatic storytelling, award-winning investigations, breaking news and information you can use. Text your photos, videos and news tips to 763-797-7215. " Subscribe to KARE 11 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KARE11?sub_confirmation=1 " Watch more KARE 11 video: https://www.youtube.com/@kare11/videos " Visit KARE11.com: http://www.kare11.com/ " Stream KARE 11+ on your TV: https://www.kare11.com/plus " Download our mobile app: https://www.kare11.com/app " Find KARE 11 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KARE11/ " Follow KARE 11 on X: https://x.com/kare11 " Follow KARE 11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kare11/ " Follow KARE 11 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kare11news
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