Data center moratorium passed by Inver Grove Heights City Council

News ClipFOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul·Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, MN·6/26/2026

The Inver Grove Heights City Council in Minnesota has passed a moratorium on data center construction, following opposition from residents. This decision was made despite a developer's attorney warning of a potential lawsuit if their project is delayed.

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Inver Grove Heights residents spoke out against a proposed data center in the city before the council voted 3-2 to pass a moratorium on data center construction. An attorney for Inver Grove Heights warned the developer threatened to sue the city if the project is delayed.