Resident warns supervisors: 'This is the Wild West' on data centers and AI
A Baldwin Township resident urged the Saint Croix County Board to proceed cautiously on large data centers and AI, citing water use, pollution, noise, and social harms; she urged strict conditions and community involvement in reviews of proposals such as a local solar project.
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Bonnie Smith of Baldwin Township told the board that the county should slow down and thoroughly research large data centers and related projects, saying developers are pursuing a “billion‑dollar money grab.”
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