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Scrutiny of Schutz’s stock holdings reveals the perils that data centers pose for candidates

Data center opposition is becoming a prominent issue in Minnesota elections, including the attorney general race between Ron Schutz and incumbent Keith Ellison. Critics say Schutz’s holdings in companies tied to hyperscale data centers could create conflicts of interest, while Ellison has warned that Google’s Pine Island project could shift major power costs to Xcel Energy ratepayers.