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City of Monticello sets stage for allowing data centers, with restrictions
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (35+ words) The ordinance includes new restrictions for large data centers, which city officials say are aimed at reducing negative impacts on people living nearby. The ordinance also ensures Monticello residents don't bear any financial costs....
In Monticello, city's proposed rules for data centers spark fierce debate
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (28+ words) Monticello leaders decided that if data centers were coming, they wanted to be ready with information and some ground rules. Many residents aren't happy with the results....
Opponents of data centers join with critics of power line proposal in northern Minnesota
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1160+ words) Electricity transmission lines have long been the focus of local grassroots opposition'typically from landowners concerned about impacts on the environment, their health, or property values. In fact, late U. S. Senator Paul Wellstone helped organize Minnesota farmers against a power line back…...
Jury finds Instagram and You Tube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (30+ words) A jury found both Meta and You Tube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services....
No to NDAs? Proposals demanding more data center transparency gain bipartisan support
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (13+ words) MPR News...
Controversy over data centers in Minnesota leads to calls for statewide moratorium, new regulations
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (42+ words) Opponents of the massive projects say the measures the Legislature passed last year aren't enough to protect communities, residents and the environment from potential negative impacts. They're calling for a two-year moratorium on new data centers and other restrictions....
Eagan places 1-year pause on new data center developments
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (33+ words) The Eagan City Council voted on Tuesday to'pause'new data center developments for one year to study the impacts of data centers.'The moratorium may be the first-of-its-kind in Minnesota.'...
Mail carriers describe changes on their routes amid ICE activity
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (19+ words) MPR News Coming up at 9 a. m. on Tuesday...
How ICE uses phone and internet data to identify and track people
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (13+ words) MPR News...