Minneapolis data centers paused, business impact emerges

News Clip2:46KSTP 5 Eyewitness News·Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN·6/26/2026

Most data center developments in Minneapolis have been paused by an action from the city government. This decision, aimed at protecting local resources, is generating pushback from the business community concerned about its impact on downtown revitalization efforts.

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Action aimed to protect Minneapolis resources is getting pushback from the business community working to boost a slumping downtown.  Story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/most-data-centers-paused-business-impact-emerging/