Oppidan

Data Center Signal is tracking 5 clips about Oppidan data center developments across 3 states, including MN, SC, WI.

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News Cliphometownsource.com·Apple Valley, Dakota County, MN

Apple Valley continues to deny data center use

The City of Apple Valley has consistently denied a technology park proposal from Oppidan and Rockport LLC for 134 acres intended for data centers, citing inconsistencies with its Comprehensive Plan and inability to fund necessary water infrastructure. Despite proposed economic benefits, the city council and planning commission have rejected all associated permits and rezoning requests, leading Rockport to indicate potential legal action.

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4/3/2026

News ClipDaily Dodge·Beaver Dam, Dodge County, WI

Meta, Alliant Energy, & BDADC Make Case for Beaver Dam AI Data Center

Officials from Meta, Alliant Energy, and the Beaver Dam Area Development Corporation addressed public concerns regarding a $1 billion AI data center under construction in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Discussions covered water usage, electricity costs, and the use of non-disclosure agreements. The project is Meta's 30th data center globally and is expected to be online in 2027, with another edge data center proposed by Oppidan.

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Aiken’s famed horse country is a magnet for gas plant speculators$

LS Power is exploring sites in Aiken, South Carolina, for a new gas plant to meet the surging electricity demand from new data centers, alarming local horse farm owners. Representatives from the company have been contacting landowners, offering above-market value for properties, despite no formal regulatory applications yet. Residents are expressing strong opposition due to concerns about their historic equestrian culture and the environmental impact.

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Apple Valley denies Oppidan data center campus plan$

The city of Apple Valley has denied a proposed data center campus plan submitted by Oppidan. This decision represents a significant setback for the developer's project in the area.

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3/27/2026

News ClipPioneer Press·Hampton, Dakota County, MN

Dakota County: Lawsuit alleges Hampton officials kept public in dark on data center

Hampton Township residents have sued the city of Hampton, alleging violations of Minnesota's government data practices act regarding a proposed data center. The lawsuit claims city officials failed to provide requested data, illegally redacted information, and used unofficial channels to circumvent open meeting laws. The developer, Oppidan, has since paused its data center project in Hampton, citing state regulatory timelines.

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3/18/2026