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Minnesota Star TribuneThursday, 23 April 2026
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Nobles County says no to $4B data center
Commissioners say many constituents opposed the southwestern Minnesota proposal.
The paper frames the rejection of a massive technological investment as a matter of local governance, emphasising constituent opposition and agricultural preservation over the potential economic windfall.
A proposed $4 billion data center project in rural southwestern Minnesota was halted after local county commissioners voted against necessary zoning changes, acting on residents' desires to protect agricultural land from commercial development.
“says no to $4B data center”
“Pragmatic localism with global awareness”
Will U.S. end where it started with Iran?
Critics say Trump could have avoided costly war had he left Obama’s 2015 nuclear deal in place.
Analyses the geopolitical fallout and historical policy choices regarding the 2015 nuclear deal following a precarious ceasefire.
MPS may decide to revive K-8 schools
The school board is seeking ways to boost faltering enrollment.
Reports on the Minneapolis school board's structural considerations to address declining student enrollment.
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison to sell public, private stocks after trades scrutiny
Focuses on a local representative's reactive decision to divest her financial portfolio following ethics scrutiny.
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