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News Cliphometownsource.com·Monticello, Wright County, MN

Data center debate enters next phase in Monticello

Monticello City Council approved a Data Center Planned Unit Development ordinance despite ongoing resident opposition. The debate has shifted to future applications, legal challenges, and county-level restrictions, including a moratorium enacted by Wright County. A lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy challenging the city's environmental review is also ongoing.

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5/28/2026

News Cliphometownsource.com·Monticello, Wright County, MN

Data center ordinance passes 4-1 after tense, high-stakes meeting

The Monticello City Council approved a new ordinance governing data center development by a 4-1 vote, following months of intense public debate and community division. Residents expressed strong opposition due to concerns about water use, environmental impact, and quality of life, but the council emphasized the ordinance creates a framework for future projects, not an immediate approval. The ordinance includes increased setbacks and other performance standards for developers.

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4/28/2026

News Cliphometownsource.com·Monticello, Wright County, MN

Backyard battle: Residents organize against data center proposal

A proposed 550-acre hyperscale data center campus in Monticello, Minnesota has sparked growing grassroots opposition among nearby residents. Organizers are pushing for a moratorium on new data centers while the city debates zoning rules and state lawmakers consider broader regulations. Residents are concerned about the environmental impact, electricity and water demands, and the scale of the proposed development.

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3/12/2026