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Council rejects data center zoning amendment, calls for one-year study
News Cliphometownsource.com·Elk River, Sherburne County, MN

Council rejects data center zoning amendment, calls for one-year study

The Elk River City Council unanimously rejected a proposed zoning amendment that would have allowed data centers as a conditional use in Light Industrial districts, following extensive public opposition. The council also directed staff to prepare a one-year moratorium on new data center applications to allow time for further study and policy development. This decision effectively blocks the current data center proposal and pauses future applications.

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7/9/2026
Elk River delays data center decision after residents raise concerns
News Cliphometownsource.com·Elk River, Sherburne County, MN

Elk River delays data center decision after residents raise concerns

Residents in Elk River, Minnesota, voiced strong opposition at a City Council hearing regarding a proposed 33-megawatt data center by Elk River Capital LLC and Swervo Development. Concerns focused on noise, property values, and the impact on community infrastructure, including electricity and water. The City Council delayed a decision and continued the public hearing to a later date, with a zoning ordinance amendment being a prerequisite for the project's progression.

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6/22/2026
Residents urge delay as Elk River weighs data center proposal
News Cliphometownsource.com·Elk River, Sherburne County, MN

Residents urge delay as Elk River weighs data center proposal

Residents in Elk River, Minnesota, voiced strong opposition to a proposed 33-megawatt data center, raising concerns about noise, property values, and environmental impacts during a public hearing. Despite Elk River Municipal Utilities officials asserting low risk to city infrastructure, the City Council continued the hearing without action, pending review of a zoning ordinance amendment and conditional use permit. Residents also called for a moratorium on new data centers.

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6/20/2026
Elk River residents raise familiar concerns as city weighs data center proposal
News Cliphometownsource.com·Elk River, Sherburne County, MN

Elk River residents raise familiar concerns as city weighs data center proposal

Elk River residents have raised concerns about a proposed 33-megawatt data center by Elk River Capital LLC, focusing on noise, utility impacts, and water use during a Planning Commission hearing. The developer seeks approval for a zoning amendment and conditional use permit to convert an existing industrial building. Additional public hearings are scheduled for the Planning Commission and City Council.

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6/17/2026
Proposed Elk River data center faces strong pushback
News Cliphometownsource.com·Elk River, Sherburne County, MN

Proposed Elk River data center faces strong pushback

A proposed 33-megawatt data center by Elk River Capital LLC in Elk River, Minnesota, is encountering strong resident opposition at Planning Commission meetings. Concerns primarily focus on potential noise, future data center proliferation due to zoning changes, and the impact on local utilities, despite the municipal utility confirming sufficient capacity. The project requires an amendment to the city's zoning ordinance and approval of a Conditional Use Permit, with decisions pending from the Planning Commission and City Council.

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6/2/2026