Eagan Capital sues city over data center moratorium

News Clip3:20KARE 11·Eagan, Dakota County, MN·6/25/2026

Eagan Capital has filed a lawsuit against the City of Eagan over a data center moratorium. The company argues that the city's ordinance regulating electricity consumption is beyond its legal authority, as the state has not authorized cities to regulate such matters.

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Gov: Eagan City Council, State of Minnesota
According to the complaint, the state has not authorized cities to regulate electricity consumption, making the ordinance beyond the city's legal power.