Minneapolis debates data center moratorium

Name: Minneapolis debates data center moratorium
Uploaded: 2026-05-27T21:54:19.000Z
Duration: 9 min 49 s
Description: Minneapolis leaders are currently debating a potential moratorium on new data center development within the city. The discussion focuses on concerns regarding growth and energy consumption, particularly in the downtown Minneapolis area.

News Clip9:49FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul·Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN·5/27/2026

Minneapolis leaders are currently debating a potential moratorium on new data center development within the city. The discussion focuses on concerns regarding growth and energy consumption, particularly in the downtown Minneapolis area.

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Minneapolis leaders are weighing a possible pause on new data center development. Dan McConnell joins us to talk about the debate over growth, energy use, and what data centers could mean for downtown Minneapolis.