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Inver Grove Heights council pauses data centers amid lawsuit threat
By Sabrina Salguero Del Cid at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Inver Grove Heights leaders approved a one-year pause on data centers on Friday which includes a proposed project.
The Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 to approve a one-year moratorium on data centers, including the proposed 50,000-square foot data center on Carmen Avenue.
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Key takeaway The Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 to approve a one-year moratorium on data centers, including the proposed 50,000-square foot data center on Carmen Avenue.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Inver Grove Heights City Council's decision to pause data centers for a year reflects the growing scrutiny of such projects in the Twin Cities area. As the region continues to attract technology investments, local governments are grappling with the environmental and social implications of large-scale data centers. The proposed 50,000-square foot data center on Carmen Avenue had sparked concerns among residents, who presented a petition with 700 signatures citing environmental worries. The city's move to negotiate noise reductions and additional landscape barriers suggests an attempt to balance economic development with community concerns. The looming lawsuit threat, with alleged damages of $150 million, adds a new layer of complexity to the debate, and it remains to be seen how the city will navigate these competing interests over the next year. The outcome will likely have implications for similar projects in neighboring cities, including Minneapolis .
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? Inver Grove Heights leaders approved a one-year pause on data centers on Friday which includes a proposed project.
The Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 to approve a one-year moratorium on data centers, including the proposed 50,000-square foot data center on Carmen Avenue.
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