Mercer County issues moratorium on data centers
News ClipKFYR-TV·Stanton, Mercer County, ND·3/4/2026
Mercer County, North Dakota has issued a 1-year moratorium on data center development to give county staff more time to research and develop ordinances. County residents raised concerns about a lack of transparency and fears of increased electric rates with data center proposals.
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Gov: Mercer County Commissioners
STANTON, N.D. (KFYR) - Mercer County Commissioners are putting the brakes on any future data centers for the next year. On Tuesday, commissioners voted 3-to-2 in favor of the pause of any applications, giving county staff more time to research and develop ordinances. Several county residents calle