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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Gov: Eagan City Council
The year-long pause allows city councilors to research any possible long-term impacts such as energy use and water demand.
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