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Kevin O'Leary's Utah data center again draws protests over Great Salt Lake water
News ClipThe Salt Lake Tribune·Snowville, Box Elder County, UT

Kevin O'Leary's Utah data center again draws protests over Great Salt Lake water$

O’Leary Digital has submitted a new application to transfer irrigation water in Box Elder County for its proposed Stratos data center campus near Snowville. Nearly 200 Utahns have filed protests, citing concerns about water use and potential effects on the Great Salt Lake, while the developer argues the project would increase downstream flows.

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10/20/2026
Saturday Night Live takes aim at Kevin O'Leary, Box Elder County data center project
News ClipKSL News·Box Elder County, UT

Saturday Night Live takes aim at Kevin O'Leary, Box Elder County data center project

Saturday Night Live parodied investor Kevin O'Leary over his proposed data center project in Box Elder County, Utah, highlighting local opposition and concerns about water use, noise and environmental impacts. The project has been scaled back, but its plans continue to advance amid a federal defamation lawsuit and another legal effort seeking to delay development.

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10/12/2026
Data Center Revolt Tour Stops in Brigham City, Utah
News ClipHoodline·Brigham City, Box Elder County, UT

Data Center Revolt Tour Stops in Brigham City, Utah

A national Data Center Revolt bus tour stopped in Brigham City to support public opposition to the proposed Stratos data center in Hansel Valley, Box Elder County. The project remains in pre-development, with studies underway, three lawsuits pending, and a county-approved 180-day moratorium on new data centers. Project executive Paul Palandjian said the development is moving forward despite backlash and threats of violence linked to misinformation.

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10/1/2026
'Data Center Revolt' tour stops in Brigham City, stressing importance of public involvement
News ClipKSL.com·Brigham City, Box Elder County, UT

'Data Center Revolt' tour stops in Brigham City, stressing importance of public involvement

Humans First brought its nationwide Data Center Revolt tour to Brigham City to call for greater public involvement and stronger safeguards in data center and artificial intelligence development. The stop highlighted opposition to O'Leary Digital's proposed Stratos Area Project in Box Elder County, while the company said it supports public input and wants discussions based on facts.

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10/1/2026
Box Elder County data center plans quietly edging ahead though debate has died down
News ClipKSL.com·Brigham City, Box Elder County, UT

Box Elder County data center plans quietly edging ahead though debate has died down

O'Leary Digital says its proposed data center in Box Elder County is still advancing through pre-development, despite three lawsuits and reduced public debate. The project is undergoing infrastructure, power, water and environmental planning, with a revised water-rights application expected to be submitted to Utah regulators.

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10/1/2026
Utah planned the world’s biggest data center. Then came the bipartisan pushback.
News ClipThe Christian Science Monitor·Hansel Valley, Box Elder County, UT

Utah planned the world’s biggest data center. Then came the bipartisan pushback.$

The Stratos Project, a massive data center proposed for Box Elder County, Utah, is facing intense bipartisan opposition due to its unprecedented scale, high electricity and water consumption, and potential environmental impact on the Great Salt Lake. Locals have filed a referendum and an appeal after county officials approved the project without typical public input or environmental reviews. The legal challenge against the project's approval is ongoing, with political leaders facing backlash.

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9/1/2026
O'Leary Digital Plans Massive Data Center in Utah, Faces Local Opposition
News ClipThe Free Press·Box Elder County, UT

O'Leary Digital Plans Massive Data Center in Utah, Faces Local Opposition

O'Leary Digital, a company associated with investor Kevin O'Leary, announced plans for an unprecedented 40,000-acre data center in an unincorporated part of Box Elder County, Utah. Despite assurances regarding environmental design and tax benefits, the project, dubbed Project Stratos, has quickly generated opposition from locals concerned about its environmental impact and the lack of transparency in its announcement.

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7/28/2026
Stratos Data Center in Box Elder County, Utah, Faces Water Usage Concerns
News ClipFOX 13 News Utah·Snowville, Box Elder County, UT

Stratos Data Center in Box Elder County, Utah, Faces Water Usage Concerns

The Stratos data center project in Box Elder County, Utah, developed by Kevin O'Leary's O'Leary Digital, is facing strong opposition due to concerns over its extensive water usage. Opponents, including the group Box Elder Accountability Referendum (BEAR), argue that the data center's estimated consumption of 1,800 acre-feet annually, equivalent to 5,000 homes, will negatively impact the already dwindling Great Salt Lake and regional groundwater resources. The developer maintains the project will not be a net negative for the Great Salt Lake and will use efficient recirculating cooling systems.

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7/17/2026
MIDA board member, officials address public concerns over Stratos Project
News Clip1:04ABC4 Utah·Box Elder County, UT

MIDA board member, officials address public concerns over Stratos Project

A public forum in Box Elder County, Utah, addressed concerns over the controversial Stratos Project data center, developed by MIDA and O'Leary Digital. Public sentiment against data centers is strong, leading to the ousting of officials involved with the project in recent primary elections. Discussions focused on future public oversight and accountability.

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7/15/2026
'Sacred,' 'pristine': Data center foes redouble calls to protect area where facility would be built
News ClipKSL.com·Box Elder County, UT

'Sacred,' 'pristine': Data center foes redouble calls to protect area where facility would be built

Opponents of a proposed data center in Box Elder County, Utah, led a media tour to highlight environmental concerns regarding water usage and its impact on the Great Salt Lake. The project, spearheaded by Kevin O'Leary, continues to face strong opposition and legal challenges from critics despite previous political changes. Concerns also extend to the extensive power-generating capacity associated with the development.

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7/14/2026
Advocacy groups schedule Stratos Data Center public forum in Brigham City on July 14
News ClipCache Valley Daily·Brigham City, Box Elder County, UT

Advocacy groups schedule Stratos Data Center public forum in Brigham City on July 14

Advocacy groups Box Elder Accountability Referendum (B.E.A.R.) and Grow the Flow are hosting a public forum in Brigham City, Utah, to update residents on the proposed Stratos Data Center Project in Box Elder County. The groups are actively opposing the development in Utah courts and have influenced recent local elections. The forum will feature scientists, community leaders, and Clearfield City Mayor Mark Shepard.

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7/7/2026
Utah Senator, Fox News Apologize for Linking Data Center Opponents to China
News ClipKSL NewsRadio·Box Elder County, UT

Utah Senator, Fox News Apologize for Linking Data Center Opponents to China

Utah Sen. Todd Weiler, Kevin O'Leary, and Fox News have issued apologies and clarifications regarding false allegations that opponents of the Box Elder County data center project are linked to China. Businessman Kevin O'Leary, through O'Leary Digital, had suggested groups like Alliance for a Better Utah and Elevate Strategies were "proxies for the Chinese government" in their opposition, claims now retracted due to lack of evidence. The data center project itself faces opposition over environmental and water resource concerns.

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7/1/2026
Stratos Center controversy sparks leadership shake-up at Military Installation Development Authority
News ClipCache Valley Daily·Box Elder County, UT

Stratos Center controversy sparks leadership shake-up at Military Installation Development Authority

The Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA) is undergoing a leadership change, with Dan Hemmert replacing Paul Morris as executive director, following widespread controversy surrounding the proposed Stratos Data Center Project in Box Elder County, Utah. The project has faced significant public opposition, leading to the defeat of incumbent county commissioners and Utah Senate President Stuart Adams in recent primary elections. MIDA and O'Leary Digital had driven the initiative, which was green-lit by county commissioners despite protests.

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7/1/2026
Data center developers move forward despite voter backlash aimed at Sen. Adams, others
News ClipKSL.com·Box Elder County, UT

Data center developers move forward despite voter backlash aimed at Sen. Adams, others

O'Leary Digital plans to continue its Box Elder County data center project despite recent voter backlash that led to the defeat of three Utah politicians who supported the plans. The opposition group BEAR is pursuing two lawsuits to halt the project, while newly elected officials express skepticism about its handling and potential tax breaks.

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6/25/2026
New poll: Kevin O’Leary’s fast-tracked Utah data center sparks voter revolt
News ClipDeseret News·Box Elder County, UT

New poll: Kevin O’Leary’s fast-tracked Utah data center sparks voter revolt

A new poll reveals a significant increase in voter opposition, particularly among Republicans, to Kevin O'Leary's 'Stratos Project' data center in Box Elder County, Utah. This backlash led to the unseating of long-serving state and county officials who supported the project's fast-tracked approval. Despite the political upheaval, the data center project is continuing to pursue necessary permits.

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6/25/2026
Box Elder County commissioners who voted for data center project trailing in primary voting
News ClipKSL.com·Box Elder County, UT

Box Elder County commissioners who voted for data center project trailing in primary voting

Two Box Elder County commissioners, Lee Perry and Boyd Bingham, are trailing in their primary election bids after voting in favor of a controversial data center project. The project, a collaboration between O'Leary Digital and Utah's Military Installation Development Authority, faced significant public opposition over environmental concerns and its proposed 9-gigawatt power capacity.

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6/24/2026
Lawmakers and investors link data center opposition to foreign influence; Utah project faces lawsuit
News ClipRead Lion·Box Elder County, UT

Lawmakers and investors link data center opposition to foreign influence; Utah project faces lawsuit

Lawmakers and investors are claiming foreign influence, potentially from China, is fueling intense local opposition to data center developments across the U.S. This comes as communities express concerns over energy, water, and environmental impacts, and a lawsuit has been filed in Utah against a data center project involving Kevin O'Leary.

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OpenAIMicrosoft
6/17/2026