Commissioners authorize MOU with Rocklocker for exploratory data-center study

May 14, 2025

Kalkaska County commissioners approved by consensus a memorandum of understanding with Rocklocker to pursue an exploratory data-center study after a presentation highlighted potential jobs and a multiyear development footprint and flagged environmental concerns.

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Matt Rine, president of Reefworks, presented information on behalf of energy companies and Rocklocker about a possible data-center initiative in Kalkaska County, noting the developers reviewed state land availability and anticipated a large footprint and long development timeline.

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