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Data Center Signal is tracking 130 clips about Applied Digital data center developments across 8 states, including ND, LA, AL, SD, MN.

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Grand Forks-area legislative candidates weigh in on data center issues
News ClipGrand Forks Herald·Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, ND

Grand Forks-area legislative candidates weigh in on data center issues

Grand Forks-area legislative candidates offered differing views on how North Dakota should regulate data centers, including transparency, utility costs, water use and local zoning control. The Legislature recently rejected a proposal to ban nondisclosure agreements between data center developers and government entities, while some candidates support a temporary moratorium or stronger requirements for infrastructure and consumer protections.

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Applied Digital
10/17/2026
Cass County residents learn more about proposed Harmony Energy Park data center
News ClipValley News Live·Harmony, Cass County, ND

Cass County residents learn more about proposed Harmony Energy Park data center

Residents of Harmony Township in Cass County learned more about Geronimo Power's proposed 640-acre Harmony Energy Park, which would include two data center buildings. Township officials are preparing to hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed 24-month moratorium covering data centers and renewable energy facilities.

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Applied Digital
10/14/2026
Historic dichotomy underlies data center debate
News ClipThe Dakotan·Harwood, Cass County, ND

Historic dichotomy underlies data center debate

The article examines North Dakota’s debate over data centers, including Applied Digital’s construction project in Harwood, and compares it with earlier conflicts over coal mining, power generation and oil development. It highlights the tension between economic growth and job creation on one side and environmental protection and preservation of local communities on the other.

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Applied Digital
10/8/2026
Lawmakers hear testimony on data center water usage, resident concerns
News ClipInForum·Wheatland, Cass County, ND

Lawmakers hear testimony on data center water usage, resident concerns

North Dakota lawmakers heard testimony in Wheatland about data centers’ water and electricity needs, with state officials saying local utilities currently have sufficient capacity. Residents near Geronimo Power’s proposed data center in Harmony Township raised concerns about farmland, property values and impacts on their way of life, while Applied Digital discussed water use at its existing and planned facilities.

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Applied Digital
10/7/2026
Minnkota plans gas-fired power plant in Cass County, adding to energy development
News ClipNews From The States·Harmony, Cass County, ND

Minnkota plans gas-fired power plant in Cass County, adding to energy development

Minnkota Power Cooperative plans to build a $1 billion natural gas-fired power plant in Harmony Township in Cass County, with construction potentially beginning before power generation starts in 2031 or 2032. The project is intended to strengthen eastern North Dakota’s grid amid rising demand from industrial users and data centers, but local landowners are concerned about the loss of prime farmland.

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Applied Digital
10/6/2026
News ClipBloomberg Law News·St. Francisville, West Feliciana County, LA

Data Center Boom Fuels Billion-Dollar Dilemma for Tax Assessors

Louisiana's Tax Commission adopted a five-year depreciation schedule for data center servers, rejecting an industry-backed proposal that would have sharply reduced taxable values. The decision restored West Feliciana Parish's projected annual property tax revenue from Hut 8's planned River Bend AI data center to about $90 million.

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MetaAmazonApplied DigitalAnthropicGoogle
10/6/2026
News ClipLivingston Parish News·LA

Senate candidate Jamie Davis calls for data center moratorium

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Davis is calling for a statewide moratorium on new data center construction in Louisiana until the environmental and water impacts are better understood. The proposal comes amid concerns about aquifer withdrawals, electricity use and limited disclosure of projected water consumption, including at Meta’s planned Richland Parish facility.

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MetaAmazonApplied Digital
10/3/2026
Applied Digital Pledges Partnership at First Town Hall on $3.2 Billion Brookwood Data Center
News ClipTuscaloosa Thread·Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, AL

Applied Digital Pledges Partnership at First Town Hall on $3.2 Billion Brookwood Data Center

Applied Digital held its first community town hall in Brookwood after Tuscaloosa County officials approved tax abatements and a community benefits agreement for the company’s $3.2 billion Delta Forge 2 data center campus. The company described plans for closed-loop cooling, approximately 210 megawatts of computing capacity, power infrastructure upgrades and more than 1,000 construction jobs, while residents continued to raise concerns about water use, noise and impacts on Hurricane Creek.

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Applied Digital
10/2/2026
News ClipWBRC·Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, AL

Applied Digital holds town hall on AI data center campus in Brookwood

Applied Digital held a town hall about its planned $3.2 billion AI data center campus in Brookwood, which would include more than 1 million square feet of facilities on about 160 acres. The company highlighted local power infrastructure, jobs and community benefits, while some residents continue to raise environmental and other concerns ahead of a Brookwood City Council vote supporting the project.

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Applied Digital
10/2/2026
Exclusive: Senate candidate Jamie Davis calls for data center moratorium
News ClipThe Center Square·LA

Exclusive: Senate candidate Jamie Davis calls for data center moratorium

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Davis is calling for a moratorium on new data center construction in Louisiana until the state better understands the facilities’ water and environmental impacts. The proposal follows concerns about aquifer withdrawals and limited disclosure of water-use projections, including for Meta’s planned Hyperion project in Richland Parish.

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MetaAmazonApplied Digital
10/1/2026
Texas Developer To Hold Community Meeting About Massive Data Center Planned for Brookwood
News ClipTuscaloosa Thread·Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, AL

Texas Developer To Hold Community Meeting About Massive Data Center Planned for Brookwood

Applied Digital is holding a community meeting in Brookwood, Alabama, to address resident concerns about its $3.2 billion Delta Forge 2 AI data center project. The project, which received tax incentives from the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority, is facing opposition regarding transparency, infrastructure, water usage, power rates, and environmental impacts. The Brookwood City Council is expected to vote on the project in the coming weeks.

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Applied Digital
9/30/2026
Brookwood residents to question developer on data center
News ClipBradenton Herald·Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, AL

Brookwood residents to question developer on data center

Brookwood, Alabama residents are invited to a community town hall to question developer Applied Digital about its proposed 1.26 million-square-foot data center. The facility, known as Project Highlands, is expected to be an AI Factory and has already received a significant tax abatement from the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority. Residents have raised environmental concerns regarding potential impacts on Hurricane Creek.

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Applied DigitalMeta
9/30/2026
News Cliproundupweb.com·Ellendale, Dickey County, ND

North Dakota Officials Tout Data Center Benefits for Tax Base, Population Growth

Officials from North Dakota and data center companies highlighted the economic benefits of data centers, such as increased tax bases and population growth, during a panel discussion. They also addressed public concerns regarding the size, noise, and water usage of these facilities. The city of Ellendale's experience with Applied Digital was presented as a positive example of community partnership and economic development.

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Applied Digital
9/29/2026
North Dakotans look for answers as questions on data centers mount
News ClipJamestown Sun·ND

North Dakotans look for answers as questions on data centers mount

North Dakota is struggling to establish regulations for a rapid influx of data center development, prompting several counties to enact temporary moratoriums and debate local ordinances. Statewide legislative efforts to implement systematic rules and a proposed moratorium were rejected, leaving communities to address concerns about water, electricity, noise, and economic impact independently. Applied Digital's projects in Ellendale are highlighted as an example of both benefits and local challenges.

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Applied Digital
9/29/2026
Construction is expected to begin soon on a proposed $3.2 billion data center in Brookwood
News ClipWVTM Channel 13·Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, AL

Construction is expected to begin soon on a proposed $3.2 billion data center in Brookwood

Construction is expected to begin soon on the $3.2 billion Delta Forge 2 AI data center, also known as Project Highlands, in Brookwood, Alabama. While supporters highlight the project's economic benefits and job creation, local residents and former mayor Larry Holloway have voiced significant concerns regarding a lack of transparency and potential negative impacts, including rising utility rates and the data center's proximity to a middle school. The Brookwood City Council is anticipated to vote on the project in the coming weeks.

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Applied Digital
9/25/2026
Data center coming to Brookwood
News Clip1:29WBRC 6 News·Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, AL

Data center coming to Brookwood

WBRC 6 News reports that Applied Digital has confirmed plans to build a $3.2 billion data center campus in Brookwood, Alabama. This project represents a significant investment in the region.

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Applied Digital
9/25/2026
News ClipThe Tuscaloosa News·Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, AL

Tuscaloosa County approves controversial $3 billion AI hub

Tuscaloosa County approved a controversial $3.2 billion AI data center project in Brookwood, Alabama, despite strong resident objections. The project, led by Applied Digital with Meta-linked Kayvens LLC as a tenant, received a 20-year, $314.5 million tax abatement. It is expected to bring over $440 million to the community and generate over 1,000 construction jobs.

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Applied DigitalMeta
9/25/2026
Applied Digital confirms $3.2 billion data center campus in Brookwood
News ClipWBRC 6 News·Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, AL

Applied Digital confirms $3.2 billion data center campus in Brookwood

Applied Digital has confirmed plans to build its $3.2 billion Delta Forge 2 AI Factory data center campus in Brookwood, Alabama, despite previous environmental and transparency concerns. The project, spanning 1.26 million square feet on 160 acres, received approval from the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority. It is expected to create over 1,000 construction jobs and 100 full-time positions, alongside significant community benefits and education taxes.

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Applied Digital
9/24/2026