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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Clever data center developments across 2 states, including IN, MN.

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News Clip2:12KSTP 5 Eyewitness News·Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, MN

Data center lawsuit could cost Inver Grove Heights taxpayers millions; path to avoid it moves ahead

Inver Grove Heights is facing a lawsuit from data center company Clever, which could cost taxpayers $20 million, following the city council's enactment of a one-year data center moratorium. The city council voted to exclude Clever from the moratorium to resolve the lawsuit, but residents are demanding a public hearing before a final decision.

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8/11/2026

News Clip3:21WHAS11·Charlestown, Clark County, IN

Charlestown city board votes in favor of data center, public outraged

The Charlestown City Commission voted 4 to 3 to approve a new data center despite widespread public opposition from residents concerned about noise, environmental impact, and lack of jobs. The data center will be operated by Clever, a company based in Tampa, Florida. The city board plans to pursue a moratorium on data centers, but it will not affect this approved project.

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7/21/2026

News Clip2:27WLKY News Louisville·Charlestown, Clark County, IN

Developer shares more details about proposed data center in Charlestown

A developer named Clever provided details about a proposed small data center in Charlestown, Indiana, amidst community concerns. Residents are worried about property values, pollution, and noise, despite the developer outlining low water and energy usage. The Advisory Planning Commission is expected to hold a public hearing on the project next month.

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6/16/2026

News Clip4:24KSTP 5 Eyewitness News·Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, MN

Inver Grove Heights City Council presses pause on reconsidering data center moratorium

The Inver Grove Heights City Council enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center applications. This decision came after a company, Clever, which had a pending application, threatened legal action, arguing state law protects its project from the moratorium. Residents expressed concerns about noise and the suitability of data centers in their area.

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5/27/2026