Lawmakers punt on data center concerns

By: Jack Zaleski

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 668

Last Updated: 7 hours, 38 minutes ago

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For the moment, set aside the question of whether huge data centers are good or bad for North Dakota. For now, stay clear of the clutter of conflicting information about water usage, the effects on consumer electricity rates, the potential for sound pollution and health problems, and the prospect of gigantic buildings standing empty in a few years should the rapidly evolving technology for data storage change yet again.

Instead, focus on the failure of …

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