Residents raise concerns about proposed Merrick County data center
Aug 11, 2026
Three residents—Sarah Hansen, Barbee Sweet and Jeff Wegner—spoke at public comment to express concern about a proposed data center in Merrick County; the board recorded the comments but took no immediate action.
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During the public comment period on Aug. 11, three residents—Sarah Hansen of Central City, Barbee Sweet and Jeff Wegner of Clarks—each told the board they had concerns about a proposed data center in Merrick County. The minutes record that they 'spoke individually during public comment with their concerns regarding a Data Center in Merrick County.'
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