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

The Inver Grove Heights City Council approved a one-year moratorium on data center development following a 3-2 vote, halting a proposed project by Fortress Investment Group on Carmen Avenue. This decision, which did not include public comment despite resident frustration, was made to study the long-term impacts, including water use, and is part of a growing trend among Minnesota communities responding to the AI boom.