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Data Center Signal is tracking 8 clips about Stark Power data center developments across 2 states, including ND, NE.

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News Clipaberdeennews.com·ND

North Dakota governor fights bill on nondisclosure agreements

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong is opposing a bipartisan bill, Senate Bill 2406, which aims to restrict public officials from signing nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) with developers, including data center companies. The governor argues the bill, without his proposed amendment, could hinder economic development and that existing open records laws are sufficient. Supporters of the bill contend it adds necessary enforcement mechanisms and transparency.

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Applied Digital

9/4/2026

News Clip2:281011 News·Hallam, Lancaster County, NE

Data Center developers eyeing land near Hallam

Data center developers are attempting to acquire over 1500 acres of land near Hallam, Nebraska, offering between $40,000-$50,000 per acre to landowners. This has caused division and anger among local residents, with one farmer, Darin Schwaninger, refusing to sell his inherited farmland.

opposition electricity government

8/28/2026

News ClipNebraska Public Media·Lancaster County, NE

Data center moratorium introduced by Lancaster County Commissioner

Lancaster County Commissioner Matt Schulte introduced a 12-month moratorium on data center development during a County Board meeting. The proposed moratorium aims to allow the county to develop appropriate regulations for data centers and ensure development matches county needs. The board will address the proposal in two weeks.

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8/27/2026

News Clip1:28KX News·Mandan, Morton County, ND

Mandan planning and zoning commissioner resigns, latest data center ordinance moves forward

Mandan city leaders approved a new data center ordinance imposing restrictions like setback requirements and noise limits, following a lengthy public meeting with community input. The approval came after a planning and zoning commissioner resigned, citing family commitments.

zoning government opposition environmental

8/25/2026

News ClipKFYR-TV·Mandan, Morton County, ND

Will Gardner resigns from Mandan Planning and Zoning Commission prior to Monday’s meeting

A member of the Mandan Planning and Zoning Commission, Will Gardner, resigned prior to a meeting where an ordinance regulating data center development was amended. Stark Power's proposal to build a data center near schools in Mandan has sparked public concern. The Mandan City Commission will now vote on the draft ordinance.

zoning opposition government

8/25/2026

News Clip1:22KFYR+·Mandan, Morton County, ND

Proposed data center near Mandan draws concern over school proximity

A proposed data center by Stark Power about five miles north of downtown Mandan, North Dakota, is drawing significant concern from residents. The main issue is the project's close proximity to local schools, which has sparked opposition as it moves through the early stages of city planning and approval processes.

zoning opposition

8/22/2026

News Clip1:56KFYR+·Mandan, Morton County, ND

Stark Power hosts first public event on proposed Mandan data center project

Stark Power held its first public open house in Mandan, North Dakota, to address residents' concerns about a proposed data center project north of the city. Residents raised questions about potential impacts on noise, water use, infrastructure, and safety, particularly regarding nearby homes and schools. The company stated the project is still in early design stages, and locals are awaiting concrete answers.

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8/21/2026

News ClipJamestown Sun·Mandan, Morton County, ND

Data center developer signs Mandan land purchase deals; county says it has no jurisdiction

A data center developer, Sagebrush Infrastructure Partners LLC (acquired by Stark Power), has signed purchase option agreements for land near Mandan, North Dakota. The potential development faces early community opposition due to concerns about environmental impact, power grid, and water resources. Mandan is in the process of drafting a new data center zoning ordinance, while Morton County has clarified its ordinance would not apply to this site.

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7/23/2026