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Inver Grove Heights officials approve 1-year moratorium on data centers

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, officials approved a one-year moratorium on data centers in a 3-2 vote, pausing a proposed project by Fortress Investment Group. The decision, made without public comment, has caused frustration among residents and highlights a growing statewide debate over balancing economic development with local concerns. Other cities in Minnesota, like Eagan and Minneapolis, are also considering how to regulate data center development.