Data center developer looks west, backs power upgrades near Fargo

By: Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 1,284

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Data center developer Applied Digital is investing $75 million in power system upgrades in eastern North Dakota as it looks to expand into the western part of the state.

Applied Digital will cover the cost of an electrical substation and high-voltage powerline that it needs for the data center it is building near Interstate 29 between Fargo and Harwood.

Minnkota Power Cooperative will own and operate the new facilities. A Minnkota spokesperson said …

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