Benson County adopts one-year moratorium on data-processing centers after county briefing

Aug 4, 2026

Benson County commissioners voted to adopt a 12-month moratorium on data-processing centers after a presentation from Aaron Burst of the Association of Counties about zoning, power and water concerns, and revenue examples from other North Dakota counties.

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The Benson County Commission on a unanimous voice vote adopted a one-year moratorium on data-processing centers, authorizing the chair to sign a state's-attorney-prepared moratorium document.

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