Todd County adopts one‑year moratorium on data centers, directs land‑use study
Jul 21, 2026
The Todd County Board on July 21 adopted an interim ordinance imposing a one‑year moratorium on data centers while staff and the Planning Commission study impacts such as energy and water use, noise, stormwater and economic effects, citing Minn. Stat. 394.34.
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The Todd County Board of Commissioners on July 21 adopted an interim ordinance placing a one‑year moratorium on the establishment, construction, or permitting of data centers within the county. The board said the pause will allow county staff, the Planning Commission and the board to study land‑use impacts and develop appropriate performance standards and zoning controls.
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