Wisconsin Rapids mayor says data center review slowed after public concern

May 21, 2026

Mayor Matt Zacker said the city has slowed consideration of a proposed data center at the old mill site to allow more community input; a conditional use permit application remains with the company and the city plans a press release explaining the status.

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Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacker said the city has slowed review of a proposed data center at the former mill site after residents raised concerns, and he urged patience while the company completes paperwork. "We slowed it down. We heard them," Zacker said.

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