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Inver Grove Heights council pushes vote on proposed data center to Friday, frustrating residents
By Sabrina-Salguero-kn-62 at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
Inver Grove Heights leaders again delayed a vote on a proposed data center as the city keeps reviewing possible rules for the project.
The Inver Grove Heights City Council postponed its decision Monday night and moved the decision to 8 a.m. Friday. Some audience members booed after city leader...
Key takeaway The Inver Grove Heights City Council postponed its decision Monday night and moved the decision to 8 a.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The delay in voting on the proposed data center in Inver Grove Heights has significant implications for the city's economic development and land use policies. As the city council continues to review possible rules for the project, residents are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress. The proposed 50,000-square-foot data center near Carmen Avenue East has sparked concerns about noise levels and other potential impacts, prompting the council to approve a one-year moratorium on new data center construction and expansion earlier this year. The council's decision to recess the meeting until Friday morning may provide additional time for consideration, but it also raises questions about the city's ability to balance economic growth with resident concerns. With developers threatening legal action, the city must carefully weigh its options to avoid costly litigation while also addressing the needs and concerns of its residents.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? Inver Grove Heights leaders again delayed a vote on a proposed data center as the city keeps reviewing possible rules for the project.
The Inver Grove Heights City Council postponed its decision Monday night and moved the decision to 8 a.m. Friday. Some audience members booed after city leader...
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