Data centers in Minnesota local government
What Minnesota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about data centers — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
106 Minnesota meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Minnesota with the most data centers activity
- Faribault County, MN (16)
- Monticello, MN (16)
- Carlton County, MN (6)
- Eagan, MN (6)
- North Mankato, MN (4)
- Hermantown, MN (4)
- Nicollet County, MN (3)
- Empire, MN (3)
- Alexandria, MN (3)
- St. Joseph, MN (3)
- Waite Park, MN (3)
- Cannon Falls, MN (3)
Latest matching meetings
Council to consider moratorium on data centers and 2027 Range Street project
The North Mankato City Council will consider setting a public hearing for an interim ordinance imposing a moratorium on data centers, and will vote on resolutions for the 2027 Range Street and North River Drive improvement project, a prairie restoration agreement, and rebidding the geothermal system for the Public…
Planning Commission to review three subdivision plats and data center ordinance
The Brown County Planning Commission will consider three subdivision plats, including final plats for Schaefer's 4th Subdivision and Hel Trust Subdivision, and a preliminary plat for Shellum 2nd Subdivision. They will also discuss a data center interim ordinance and receive a zoning report. Recommendations from this…
Planning Commission discusses data center development standards
The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss data center development standards. The agenda also lists a routine business segment and a future discussion on the UDO Update. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or project names are detailed in the provided text.
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on data center moratorium
The Bemidji Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an interim ordinance (moratorium) on data centers and discuss the process for a full ordinance update. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting.
Carlton County Board holds hearing on one-year data center moratorium
The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider Interim Ordinance #42, which would impose a one-year pause on new or expanded data centers in the county. The pause is intended to allow time for studying data center impacts and completing the county's comprehensive land use planning…
County board to consider interim ordinance on data centers
The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Interim Ordinance #42 regarding data centers. The board will also review the 2027 budget for Public Health & Human Services, which includes updates on staffing, state funding changes, and new legislative requirements. The agenda…
Environmental Commission to discuss merger with Tree Board and data center standards
The Faribault County Environmental Commission will consider merging with the Tree Board and developing standards for data center development. The meeting also includes updates on grants and routine business.
Planning Commission to hold hearings on industrial block length and data center setback rules
The Northfield Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on proposed text amendments to the Land Development Code: one revising block length requirements in the I1-B Industrial Zoning District, and another revising setback requirements for data processing facilities from parks, trails, and other recreational…
Council to discuss data center land use application materials
The Hermantown City Council is holding a work session to discuss proposed data center land use application materials. The meeting will recess to the August 24th work session.
Council to consider data center moratorium, rezone, sidewalk tax charges
The Thief River Falls City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals plus several notable items. They will consider a first reading to rezone 516 8th Street from C-1 to C-2, set a hearing date for a moratorium on data centers, and approve unpaid sidewalk snow removal charges to be added to 2027 property taxes…
P&Z to hold work session on proposed Google Data Center
The Hermantown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three special use permits for large accessory structures, consider two zoning ordinance text amendments (flag lots and shoreland), and conduct a work session to ask questions about the proposed Google Data Center. The work session is not open for…
Council to discuss geothermal, budget levy, data center moratorium
The North Mankato City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including information on geothermal systems, budget guidance for the proposed tax levy, a potential data center moratorium, and information on AUAR/NDAs. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items.
Planning Commission to discuss data center performance standards
The Faribault County Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss data center performance standards. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only. The meeting also includes routine business and future discussion items.
County Board to weigh 2027 budget, data center moratorium
The Winona County Board will consider several land-use permits, contract renewals, and funding approvals, then hold a working session on the 2027 draft budget. They will also discuss a potential moratorium on scenic byways and a future agenda item on data centers.
Planning Board to consider rezone, PUD, and conditional use permits
The Bemidji Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a zoning map amendment and concept Planned Unit Development for a Sacred Bundle Inc parcel, and a conditional use permit for National Bank of Commerce. The board will also discuss data centers and the development code. Public comment is invited on…
Public hearing on driveway in shore impact zone; data center moratorium discussed
The Nicollet County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing for a driveway construction in a shore impact zone, and will discuss a potential data center moratorium. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and review of permits.
Commission to hold public hearing on driveway construction in shore impact zone
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Warren Krohn to construct a driveway in a shore impact zone. The commission will also discuss a data center moratorium.
Board considers zoning changes for data centers and structure setbacks
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss zoning ordinances and department reports. Key items include a potential public hearing for data center zoning and a contract renewal for Human Services.
City Council to consider moratorium on data centers
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an interim ordinance to impose a moratorium on data centers to allow for a study. The body will also vote on bond issuance and infrastructure project bids.
Planning Commission discusses 2026 data center development standards
The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss proposed development standards for data centers. This is a discussion-only item; no formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
City Council to discuss AUAR and data center water
The City Council will hold a work session to review an AUAR presentation and data center water overview. The session will conclude with a recess until August 3, 2026.
Environmental Commission to discuss data center standards and board merger
The Faribault County Environmental Commission will meet to discuss data center development standards and the potential merger of the Tree Board and the Environmental Commission. The meeting will also include routine business updates.
City Council to hold public hearing on parking restriction amendments
The North Mankato City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend City Code Section 71.05 regarding parking restrictions. The council will also discuss a potential moratorium on data centers and review engagement results for Belgrade light pole medallions.
Discussion of Data Center Performance Standards
The Faribault County Planning Commission will hold a work session on July 20, 2026. Commissioners will discuss data center performance standards. The agenda also includes routine business and future discussion items.
City Council to consider cannabis zoning amendment and data center overview
The City Council will review a zoning amendment regarding cannabis and an overview of a data center. The body is also considering agreements for field advertising and a special event permit for the Ragnar Relay.
Public hearing on proposed moratorium for data center permits
The board will hold a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on an interim ordinance to establish a moratorium on permitting data centers in Nicollet County. Commissioners will also consider an amendment to the resolution setting 2026 committee assignments and per diem-eligible meetings. The consent agenda includes approval of…
Isanti County committee discusses highway plan and data centers
The Committee of the Whole will review a highway department communication plan and discuss data centers. The meeting also includes an update on a regional jail meeting and miscellaneous business.
City Council to discuss cannabis regulations and data center standards
The City Council will consider amendments to cannabis and hemp business regulations and the development of performance standards for data centers. The body is also reviewing a variance and developer's agreement for Randy's Foods at 1910 5th St NW.
Commissioners to decide on $46K transfer station feasibility study
The board will vote on a $46,000 feasibility study for rebuilding the existing transfer station, and consider a $10,000 funding request for a State of the County event. Also on the agenda are a rezoning, three conditional use permits, a public hearing for a data center study, and several contract awards including…
Clear Lake Apartments concept plan review
The Planning Commission will review a concept plan for the Clear Lake Apartments (multi-family) and discuss potential zoning code amendments for data centers. The consent agenda includes approval of June 24 meeting minutes. Public comments will be heard during open forum.
Committee reviews downtown noise limits and data center policies
The St. Paul Policy Committee will discuss two items: proposed updates to downtown noise ordinances and the city's approach to data center development. These agenda items are scheduled for discussion rather than immediate voting. Staff will present background materials and the committee will determine next steps for…
County board to consider debt management policy and finance plan
The Watonwan County Board will discuss accepting a donation for Perch Creek WMA, a debt management policy and finance plan, a ditch repair quote, a data center proposal, electrical work for the Taco Stand, and a weed control ordinance for wild parsnip. A building committee meeting is also scheduled. Miscellaneous…
County to discuss data center project and adopt IT security policies
The Carlton County Committee of the Whole will discuss a data center proposal with the Land Stewards, consider approving an Information Security Risk Management Policy and a Technology Acceptable Use Policy, and review a request to adopt GFOA best practices budgeting. The board will also receive updates on economic…
Public hearing on variance for 26'x40' detached garage at 241 6th Street
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce side yard and garage door setback requirements for a detached garage. The commission will also appoint a 2026 chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive updates on a data center moratorium and building permits.
City Council to discuss Economic Development Strategic Plan and tax‑exempt financing
The council will review the Economic Development Strategic Plan and consider tax‑exempt financing for the Lyngblomsten project. Members will also discuss data‑center development in commercial and industrial districts, franchise agreements, and a board appointment. Additional items include outside committee reports, a…
Planning Commission to hold three public hearings on rezoning and land use
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding one rezoning request and two conditional/interim use requests. The body will also discuss data centers under old business.
Minneapolis City Council enacts moratorium on data center expansion
The City Council approved a moratorium on the establishment or expansion of data center uses. The body also authorized several housing grants, approved various business and liquor licenses, and confirmed multiple board appointments.
Empire council discusses data center moratorium and meeting date change
The Empire City Council will consider a proposed moratorium on data center permitting and set a new date for its August meeting. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, bills, and a letter of support for a Farmington fire department grant.
City Council to consider data center moratorium and 2026 fee schedule
The City Council will hold public hearings on liquor licenses and vote on several ordinances, including a moratorium on data centers. The body will also review infrastructure bids and a conditional use request for Creative Environments Landscaping.
Pine City Planning Commission discusses data centers, shoreland zoning, and nuisance codes
The Pine City Planning Commission will review updates to the 13.88 Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, the 8.20 Nuisance Ordinance, and draft language for a Data Center Conditional Use Permit. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan and manufactured home regulations.